Seki Kyuba RYU Bunka Chef’s Knife 21cm

A chef’s knife, a bit like a katana: Bunka “Bunka” translates loosely to “culture” or “modern,” reflecting its evolution from traditional shapes into a versatile tool for today’s cooking. Its defining feature is the angular k-tip: a sharp point for fine cuts, scoring and detailed work, with a long flat edge that excels at push-cutting and chopping. The 21cm length gives room for large ingredients while the tip keeps it nimble — a true hybrid for vegetables, proteins and herbs. It’s forged with a VG10 steel core wrapped in 33 layers of stainless Damascus, hand-forged in Seki, Gifu. At 62 HRC the VG10 core holds a keen, long-lasting edge and sharpens easily, while the Damascus cladding adds strength, stain resistance and a flowing, water-like grain. The full Damascus pattern is finished with a subtle hammered texture that catches the light and helps keep food from sticking. Available in Mediterranean Blue, Olive Green or Natural Brown.