HANDY, SHARP!
"HANDY, SHARP!"
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About Hazaki Knives - Hazaki, founded by Samuel Bouchard in Montreal, Canada, combines the best of both worlds: Japanese knifemaking and Canadian woodwork. Blades are expertly forged in Seki, Japan, from high-end Japanese steel and finished with beautiful handles in Montreal by Samuel and his team. Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods.
I’m a sucker for a pretty blade, and this damascus steel is such a delight. On top of that, the whole line has badass kiritsuke tips and gorgeous dark walnut handles - I’m in love. While a pretty knife never fails to get me inspired in the kitchen, a knife needs to cut as well as it looks. Lucky for you and I, this blade is wicked sharp. Hazaki has used VG10 stainless steel, which keeps a brilliant edge but doesn’t require a ton of maintenance.
Hazaki prefers the natural look and feel of the Canadian wood used in their handles, so they are not sealed. I recommend a light coat of cutting board wax every few months to keep them looking and feeling great!
About the Shape - The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. It’s the best of both worlds with the volume cranked to 11.
| Shape |
Bunka
Also know as?
You could also call it a
Santoku,
depending on what part of Japan you are in.
|
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness |
2.1 mm /
1.3 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
|
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 60 - 62 |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Western Handle - Walnut |
| Knife Line | Hazaki Pro |
| Brand | Hazaki |
| Made in |
We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.
We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.
*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.
How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.com/returns and follow the prompts.
Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you.

Overall rating: 4.9565215 / 5 from 23 reviews.
Review topics: [looks, knife, bunka, gift].
"HANDY, SHARP!"
"I took advantage of trade in days and bought a pair of Hazaki knives. I just love the way they feel in my hands. Super sharp and they also look great"
"Beautiful knife. This is my first Japanese knife. Knifewear was great to deal with. . . Fast in getting my order out. I'll order again soon."
"So far really enjoy the Bunka. First good knife we've had in a while and use it daily"
"Is as good looking as in the pic, good weight and as sharp as expected"
"Using this has honestly made cooking way more fun. The balance and feel are spot on and the handle is really comfortable. It looks gorgeous on the board too. Absolutely worth it!"
"It so sharp and precise"
"Just amazing"