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Yoshimi Kato · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Yoshimi Kato Damascus VG-10 Bunka 165mm
listed price$360 USD
at Carbon Knife Co · United States
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Price comparison
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| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸Carbon Knife CoLowest listed price | $360 USD | Free US shipping over $100Ships to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇺🇸MTC KitchenOut of stock | $200 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
- Echizen, Japan
- Steel
- VG10
- Cladding
- stainless nickel damascus
- Finish
- Damascus
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 175 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 47.5 mm
- Spine thickness
- 1.8 mm
- Weight
- 116 g
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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 Japanese-style (wa) handle: a handle without a metal bolster, set into the blade with a hidden tang.
- VG-10 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. VG-10 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 · VG-10 · Japanese handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.