Ittetsu Hokiyama Damascus Bunka 170 mm

Hokiyama knives come to us from Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The history of can be traced back 800 years and is rooted in traditional forging techniques developed over the centuries coupled with new age techniques (roll forging and stamping) that make for some really beautiful knives at affordable prices. They also make the Tosaichi and Sakon Ginga lines, which are very practical, high performing workhorses, at an excellent price point, making them popular amongst both industry chefs and home cooks!

Ittetsu is the shop's house brand and we've been working for a long time to find high performing, affordable knives to offer our customers. These knives offer great value and durability, as they are made very efficiently and hand sharpened. Knives from this Ittetsu line are balanced forward but are overall quite light. They are thin at the spine and come quite thin behind the edge for a great cutting feel.  While the term “laser” is very subjective we don’t often see knives much thinner and lighter than these. Practical and fun to use, we can’t see anyone being disappointed by one of these!

The Knife

The Bunka is sort of a cross between a Nakiri and a Gyuto. It's tall blade and relatively flat profile make it ideal for up and down chopping up its aggressively shaped tip makes it adept at more intricate tasks as well. It's very similar to a santoku and is a great option for home cooks and professionals alike, who are looking for a nimble, but versatile blade.