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Yoshimi Kato · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Yoshimi Kato Minamo R2/SG2 Bunka 165mm
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last listed price$304 USD
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All 2 stores that list this exact version had it sold out at the last check. Below is each store's last listed price; this page updates when one restocks.
| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇨🇦The Cook's EdgeOut of stock | $304 USDlast listed price · C$425 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇺🇸MTC KitchenOut of stock | $360 USDlast listed price | Free ground shipping on knives over $100Ships to US, CA | View listing |
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Specifications
- Maker
- Yoshimi Kato
- Blacksmith
- Yoshimi Kato
- Made in
- Takefu, Fukui
- Steel
- R2/SG2 powdered steel
- Hardness
- 63 HRC
- Cladding
- stainless
- Finish
- Tsuchime (hammered)
- Handle
- Western (yo)
- Blade length
- 165 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 47.7 mm
- Spine thickness
- 1.9 mm
- Weight
- 142 g
- Bevel
- 50/50
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Bunka knives of this 165mm length are a mid size that suits smaller boards and kitchens.
- It has a Western-style (yo) handle, the kind most cooks outside Japan are used to.
- R2/SG2 is a stainless steel, which resists rust better than carbon steel.
- It is double-bevel (sharpened on both sides), so it works for left- and right-handed cooks.
Limits to know
- Like any hard Japanese blade, keep it off bones, frozen food and glass or stone boards.
Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.
Good to know for beginners
A bunka is a compact all-rounder with a pointed k-tip for fine work, made for push-cutting. R2/SG2 is stainless: it resists rust better than carbon steel, which makes it an easy choice for everyday cooking. The Western handle has the familiar heft and grip of a European chef's knife.
In the glossary: Bunka · R2/SG2 · Western handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.