{"product_id":"kurogane-7inch-bunka-knife","title":"Kurogane 7\" Bunka Knife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-product-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision, versatility and unmistakable Kurogane character in a compact Japanese Bunka profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kurogane 7-Inch Bunka Knife pairs a VG-10 cutting core with 37-layer rainbow Damascus cladding and a broad, pointed blade for confident everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 172 mm blade balances chopping capacity with precise tip control, while the sculpted G10 and mesh-resin handle supports a secure, comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pdp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-7-inch-bunka-knife-lifestyle-cutting-board_5f2fc756-002e-450b-8c64-6db5df21a7e2.jpg?v=1787438480\" alt=\"Kurogane 7-inch Bunka knife beside fresh vegetables on a cutting board\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Bunka profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad blade and angled tip support chopping, slicing, portioning and detailed prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 cutting core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a sharp, controlled straight edge for everyday kitchen work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e37-layer rainbow Damascus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper, brass and stainless-steel layers create the Kurogane Series’ distinctive finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced 172 mm blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines useful cutting capacity with agile handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG10 and mesh-resin handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sculpted, decorative handle designed for comfortable control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee the Kurogane Bunka in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee how its broad blade and precise tip handle everyday slicing, chopping and detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-video\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1226712149?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title='Kurogane 7\" Bunka Knife'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Versatile Japanese-Style Prep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-feature-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-product-detail pdp-feature-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad Blade, Precise Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall Bunka blade offers generous knuckle clearance and useful surface area for transferring chopped ingredients. Its sharply angled tip adds control for trimming, portioning and detailed cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pdp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-bunka-rainbow-damascus-blade-detail_d805b183-02fe-4aa6-8f0a-67d7c9b27b8c.jpg?v=1787438480\" alt=\"Close-up of the Kurogane Bunka rainbow Damascus blade and pointed profile\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-feature-grid pdp-feature-grid--reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-product-detail pdp-feature-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpted Control with Kurogane Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe faceted G10 and mesh-resin handle combines a secure profile with layered decorative details and a mosaic accent, complementing the blade’s copper-and-gold Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pdp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-bunka-g10-mesh-resin-handle-detail_ff1251f7-b4b7-433c-a82b-22505e07b9c0.jpg?v=1787438480\" alt=\"Close-up of the Kurogane Bunka G10 and mesh-resin handle\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKurogane Bunka Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pdp-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKurogane Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Bunka knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCladding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37-layer rainbow Damascus incorporating copper, brass and stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEdge Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 9–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pdp-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG10 and mesh resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaceted profile with layered decorative mesh and mosaic accent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pdp-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302 mm \/ 11.89 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172 mm \/ 6.77 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 mm \/ 5.12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 mm \/ 2.17 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpine \/ Tip Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.0 mm \/ 0.08 in at the spine and 1.3 mm \/ 0.05 in at the tip reference point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 22 mm \/ 0.87 in high and 20 mm \/ 0.79 in wide at stated reference points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e164 g \/ 5.78 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"pdp-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChopping, slicing, dicing, portioning, vegetable prep and general kitchen work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pdp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-7-inch-bunka-product-parameters.png?v=1788292229\" alt=\"Kurogane 7-inch Bunka knife technical diagram with dimensions, materials, edge angle and weight\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurogane 7-Inch Bunka Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective Knife Sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeido Kurogane Series presentation packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"pdp-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-7-inch-bunka-knife-packaging_57d1991b-78ef-4cd0-9fe0-9bc103a69607.jpg?v=1787439267\" alt=\"Kurogane 7-inch Bunka knife with Seido presentation packaging\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with mild dish soap and warm water, then dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place the knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wood, rubber or quality synthetic cutting boards; avoid glass, stone and ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid twisting, prying or applying lateral force to the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut bones, frozen foods or other hard materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain the straight edge with suitable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/whetstones\"\u003ewhetstones\u003c\/a\u003e or professional sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore securely in a knife block, on a suitable magnetic holder, or with blade protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore the Kurogane Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more knives featuring the series’ distinctive multi-metal Damascus finish in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/collections\/kurogane-series\"\u003eKurogane Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a Bunka knife used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bunka is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife for chopping, slicing, dicing and general preparation. Its broad blade handles everyday prep while the pointed tip supports detailed cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long is the Kurogane Bunka blade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade measures approximately 172 mm \/ 6.77 inches, conventionally described as a 7-inch Bunka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat creates the rainbow Damascus pattern?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses 37 layers incorporating copper, brass and stainless steel around a VG-10 cutting core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable as an everyday kitchen knife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its broad 172 mm blade is suited to vegetables, herbs, boneless proteins and general kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan it cut bones or frozen food?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This precision kitchen knife should not be used on bones, frozen foods or other very hard materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I sharpen it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain its straight edge with an appropriate whetstone while preserving the approximately 9–12° angle per side, or use a professional sharpening service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seido Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843374624985,"sku":"SK-DMS-548F","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0470\/7306\/7165\/files\/kurogane-7-inch-bunka-knife-packaging_57d1991b-78ef-4cd0-9fe0-9bc103a69607.jpg?v=1787439267","url":"https:\/\/seidoknives.com\/products\/kurogane-7inch-bunka-knife","provider":"Seido Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}