{"title":"Japanese Kitchen Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese kitchen knives are designed for precision. Thinner blades, harder steels, and more acute edge angles (typically 15 degrees versus 20 degrees for Western knives) allow cleaner cuts with less effort. This matters for ingredients where cell structure affects flavour and presentation, sashimi, herbs, and delicate vegetables all benefit from a sharper, thinner edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese-style knife design covers a range of specialised shapes, each built for specific tasks. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives\"\u003esantoku\u003c\/a\u003e is the versatile all-rounder, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nakiri-knives\"\u003enakiri\u003c\/a\u003e excels at vegetable prep, and the bunka combines a k-tip profile with everyday functionality. For Australian home cooks who want one Japanese-style knife to start with, a santoku or gyuto (Japanese chef knife) is the most practical entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Japanese-style knives are made in Yangjiang, China's knife-making capital, using the same high-grade steels (VG10, 10Cr15CoMoV, powder steel) found in premium Japanese brands. The advantage is value, you get equivalent metallurgy and craftsmanship without the heritage markup that inflates traditional Japanese brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese-style knife Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Japanese-style knives? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-knife-types-explained\"\u003eJapanese-style knife types guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains every major blade shape and its ideal use. For an honest comparison of Eastern and Western approaches, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/german-vs-japanese-kitchen-knives\"\u003eGerman vs Japanese kitchen knives\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're considering building a Japanese-style collection, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/beginner-kitchen-knife-buying-guide\"\u003ebeginner's buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the essential first purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knife-sets\"\u003eJapanese-style knife Sets\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-knives\"\u003eDamascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003eChef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xinzuo-lan-chef-knife-8-5-inch","title":"8.5\" Chef Knife - Lan Series (B37)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the most important knife in your kitchen, built for exceptional performance. The 8.5-inch Chef Knife is the ultimate all-rounder, the one blade you will reach for day after day. Its classic Western profile features a gentle curve, perfect for \"rock-chopping\" herbs, slicing proteins, and dicing vegetables with effortless ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Powder Steel Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"LAN\" series is built for incredible performance. At its heart is a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core, an advanced steel that is incredibly hard and fine-grained. This means it can be sharpened to a steeper, more acute angle—and it \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e that razor edge far longer than conventional steels. The core is then wrapped in 73 layers of beautiful Damascus steel for added protection and a stunning, unique finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalanced for Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great knife is an extension of your hand. The hand-polished olive wood handle has an organic, flowing shape, providing a naturally comfortable, ergonomic grip for balanced control. Each handle has its own unique grain, making your knife truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Cr14MoVNb Powder-Steel Core wrapped in 73-layer Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-64 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5-inch all-purpose chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Olive Wood (Hidden Tang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your go-to for all daily chopping, slicing, and dicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e LAN (B37)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your setup with the LAN 10 inch Carving Knife and LAN 8.5 inch Bread Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43720214052915,"sku":"B37-CS","price":134.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/85-chef-knife-b37-7577125.jpg?v=1762745758"},{"product_id":"xinzuo-lan-santoku-knife-7-inch","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Lan Series (B37)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the master of precision and versatility. The 7-inch Santoku, or \"three virtues\" knife, is the beloved Japanese all-rounder. It's designed to excel at slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it a favorite for fast, efficient prep and a perfect high-performance alternative to a traditional chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a curved Western chef knife, the Santoku's flatter profile is built for a fast, efficient \"push-cutting\" motion. This gives you laser-precise results, paper-thin slices of vegetables, and makes quick work of fish and proteins. It's nimble, balanced, and a true joy to use for all your daily prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Powder Steel Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"LAN\" series is built for incredible performance. At its heart is a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core, an advanced steel that is incredibly hard and fine-grained. 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The 8-inch chef knife is the blade you'll use for 90 percent of your weeknight prep. Heavy enough to get through a butternut, nimble enough to skin a fillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Carbon Steel, Three Layers Deep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, a grade that takes a keen edge and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through a full chopping session. Three layers of cladding protect the core and give the blade its rigidity without making it brittle. Vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, it's hard enough to stay sharp between sharpenings but not so hard that it chips on a bone or a frozen corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Built to Last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood is dense and naturally oily, which means it won't absorb moisture the way cheaper timbers do. The grain is tighter than most hardwoods, so it doesn't swell or warp after years of kitchen use. 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The 7-inch Santoku's flat profile is built for a push-cut motion that keeps the blade in contact with the board on every stroke. No rocking, no accordion-slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Push-Cut Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a Western chef knife rocks forward on its curve, the Santoku's straighter edge glides straight down. That full-contact cut gives you cleaner slices through softer produce and keeps delicate herbs from bruising on the board. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, so the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a full prep session rather than going dull halfway through your mise en place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is natural olive wood, riveted to a full-tang steel core that runs the whole length of the knife. It sits low in your grip, letting you choke up tight for control on detail work or drop back to your palm for faster bulk cuts. 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The 7-inch Nakiri's flat, rectangular blade doesn't curve up at the tip, so the whole edge lands flush on the cutting board at once. Cabbage into ribbons, carrots julienned in three passes, a whole head of broccoli broken down without the florets flying off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri's geometry gives you something a chef knife can't: zero tip-gap. When the heel goes down, the tip goes down. That means each slice is a clean cut across the full width of the vegetable, not a partial cut that you finish with a forward push. The 10Cr15CoMoV core \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a long session of hard vegetable work, and three layers of cladding keep the blade rigid on dense produce like raw parsnip or celeriac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for Board Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood handles the moisture of a busy prep station without swelling or splitting. The riveted full-tang construction sits the weight forward slightly, which is where you want it on a knife designed for straight-down vertical cuts. 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The 8-inch chef knife is the one blade you'll use for 90 percent of your weeknight prep, from butterflying a chicken thigh to slicing roma tomatoes paper-thin without squashing the seeds out. Heavy enough to do the work without fighting you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 12Cr18MoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, it takes a keen edge and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through a full session of chopping. The flowing Damascus pattern isn't just decoration either; the layered cladding helps resist chipping on denser produce like butternut or raw beetroot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Handle, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony is a dense, oily hardwood that doesn't swell or stain the way cheaper timbers do. The handle sits low in the hand, with a clean, minimalist profile that stays comfortable through a long Sunday prep. 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The burnt oak handle with its red G10 accent ring sits firmly in a pinch grip whether you're doing fast coin cuts or slow deliberate slices. 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At 5.8 inches, it handles the mid-tier prep jobs - slicing mushrooms, dicing a small block of firm tofu, prepping a single fennel bulb - without the weight and reach of the larger bunka. The reverse-tanto tip punches through the surface cleanly, and the flat belly keeps full board contact on every push cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Petite Bunka for Precise Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petite size isn't just a scaled-down version of the longer knife. At this length it works better for in-close tasks where you want to feel exactly what the blade is doing. Thin-slicing a raw fish fillet, halving a block of mozzarella, or running through a punnet of mushrooms quickly are all jobs where this size outperforms a longer, heavier blade. 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At 5.5 inches, this sits between the two: short enough to move fast on a small board, long enough to push-cut a whole zucchini or slice a block of firm cheese without the blade running out before the ingredient does. It's the Santoku profile you actually want for a smaller kitchen or a lighter hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage, in a Shorter Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat belly is what makes a Santoku a Santoku. On the downstroke, the whole edge contacts the board at once rather than rocking heel-to-tip like a Western chef knife. That geometry produces even slices, every pass, whether you're shaving radish paper-thin for a slaw, dicing a capsicum into even pieces, or cutting spring onions into rings without any of them rolling away. At 5.5 inches, it's nimble enough to handle smaller tasks without feeling like overkill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus, the Same Core as the Full Santoku\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is built on a 10Cr15CoMoV core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding, then vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. The edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e keen through repetitive push cuts, which is where a softer blade would start to lose its bite before you're halfway through a vegetable prep. The olive wood and black buffalo horn handle sits in an octagonal full-tang construction, with the balance point landing right where the hand pinches for push-cut control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-inch Santoku (flat belly, push-cut profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable prep on a compact board: zucchini, capsicum, radish, spring onions, and firm cheese where even slices matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-5.5RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 8.5\" Chef Knife (PM8O-CS) for the heavier board work this smaller blade isn't sized for, and the Zhen 3.5\" Paring Knife (PM8O-SG) for in-hand jobs where even 5.5 inches is more blade than the task needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212314210355,"sku":"PM8O-5.5RS","price":84.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/55-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-4612984.jpg?v=1776590951"},{"product_id":"7-inch-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-rs","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the cutting board has a pile of zucchini to turn into coins or a daikon to shave paper-thin. The 7\" Santoku is a push-cut specialist: the flat belly sits flush against the board on the downstroke, so every slice lands even, and you lift straight back up rather than rocking the heel forward. No front-loaded tip, no half-contact cuts. Just the whole edge doing the work on every pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Santoku Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western chef knife rocks. A Santoku pushes. That difference is most obvious on radishes sliced paper-thin for a slaw, or zucchini coins that all need to come out the same width from a hundred quick strokes. The flat profile keeps each slice repeatable because the blade's geometry doesn't change from the start of the cut to the end. It's also what you want for fish fillets, where the drag of a curved edge can tear the flesh rather than slice it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus, Full-Tang Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. That hardness is why the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e keen through the repetitive push cuts that a Santoku session involves. A softer blade would start losing its bite before you're halfway through a vegetable prep. The pakka-wood handle is full-tang, balanced with the weight forward so the push stroke doesn't fight you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Santoku (flat belly, push-cut profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakka-wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable prep: zucchini coins, radish paper-thin, fish fillets, and anything where even slices across the full board stroke matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 8\" Bread Knife (PM8O-MB) for the serrated work this flat grind isn't suited to, and the Zhen 3.5\" Paring Knife (PM8O-SG) for the small in-hand jobs where seven inches is more blade than the task calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212314865715,"sku":"PM8O-RS","price":106.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-santoku-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-5937429.jpg?v=1776590950"},{"product_id":"8-inch-chef-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-cs","title":"8\" Chef Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the cutting board has a whole chicken waiting to be broken down, or a pile of onions for a Sunday ragu that won't chop themselves. The 8.5-inch chef knife is the blade you'll use more than any other in the Zhen Series. Long enough to work through a butternut without the tip lifting off the board, light enough to rock-chop herbs for twenty minutes without your wrist complaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Steel That Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus and vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That hardness is why the edge \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e through an entire prep session rather than starting to slip after the first twenty minutes. The flowing Damascus pattern also helps the blade release dense produce like raw pumpkin and raw beetroot, where a plain stainless blade would drag and stick on every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood and Buffalo Horn, Octagonal Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle pairs olive wood with genuine black buffalo horn at the collar. It's an octagonal profile: the flat faces lock your grip in place whether you're pinching the blade for control or wrapping the full hand around for a power cut through a dense root. One continuous bar of steel runs from the tip through to the butt of the handle, so the balance sits right at your pinch grip. It won't rattle. It won't flex. Long sessions don't leave you with hand fatigue at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5-inch chef knife, Western curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your daily driver for rock-chopping herbs, breaking down proteins, and working through root vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-CS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 7.5\" Santoku (PM8O-RS) for push-cut vegetable work where the chef knife's rocking profile is the wrong shape, and the Zhen 8.5\" Bunka (PM8O-QFD) for the precision tip work this broader blade can't do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212316078131,"sku":"PM8O-CS","price":112.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/8-chef-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-7756939.jpg?v=1776590950"},{"product_id":"8-5-inch-bunka-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-qfd","title":"8.5\" Bunka Knife - Zhen Series (PM8O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you want push-cut results but you also need the tip to do precise work. The Bunka is a Japanese profile with a reverse-tanto point: the spine drops sharply toward the tip, giving you a fine, aggressive point for scoring fish skin or cutting around seeds, while the flat belly handles push-cut slicing without the tip dragging the board. It's a multi-role blade that doesn't compromise either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Reverse-Tanto Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost knives taper the spine gently from heel to tip. A Bunka drops the spine steeply in the final third of the blade, which puts the tip much lower relative to the spine. That geometry is what gives it reach into tight cuts: you can score a duck breast, point-cut around a stone, or start a slice right at the tip without lifting your elbow. The flat belly behind it does the push work on zucchini coins, cucumber ribbons, anything where you want the whole edge contacting the board at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus Over a Hard Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV, vacuum heat-treated and deep-frozen to 60-62 HRC, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. That hardness is why the tip \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e its geometry after months of regular use. Softer steels drift at the point first. The pakka-wood handle sits in a full-tang construction, balanced for both the pinch grip on push cuts and the more controlled fingertip work the Bunka's profile invites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5-inch Bunka (reverse-tanto tip, push-cut profile, double bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakka-wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable slicing and precision tip work including scoring, point-cutting around seeds, and starting cuts on fish skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhen Series (PM8O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8O-QFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Zhen 8\" Bread Knife (PM8O-MB) for the serrated work this flat-grind blade won't handle, and the Zhen 3.5\" Paring Knife (PM8O-SG) for in-hand jobs where 8.5 inches is more blade than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212317519923,"sku":"PM8O-QFD","price":112.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/85-bunka-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-7266673.jpg?v=1776590949"},{"product_id":"10-inch-bunka-knife-retro-series-pm8s-10qfd","title":"8\" Bunka Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the task is slicing rather than rocking. The reverse-tanto tip punches through the heel end of a salmon fillet, a daikon, or a block of firm tofu without the tip snagging - then the long, nearly flat belly carries straight through in a clean push cut. It's a different cutting motion to your chef knife, and once you've used it for that style of work, you won't want to go back to the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bunka Profile, Built for Push Cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bunka is a Japanese all-purpose knife with a flat-to-slightly-curved belly and a reverse-tanto tip that angles upward sharply at the point. That geometry rewards a push cut more than a rock chop. Use it for shaving fennel paper-thin, slicing raw fish for a quick crudo, or breaking down a whole red cabbage into even strips without the tipped belly snagging on the board. The 8-inch length gives you enough reach to work through a whole chicken breast in two or three strokes instead of five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Layer Steel in a Knife Built to Last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite: a hard high-carbon core flanked by two outer layers of softer stainless for corrosion resistance. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, the core \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e a fine edge through a full session of push-cutting without the brittleness you'd get from a single-steel hard blade. The octagonal Red Wood handle with genuine black buffalo horn collar gives you a reliable pinch grip whether you're using it light-handed for fish or with more force on a butternut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-inch Bunka, reverse-tanto tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cutting vegetables, slicing raw fish and firm proteins, and any task where a flat-bellied blade with a sharp tip is faster than a rocking chef knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro Series (PM8S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8S-10QFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Retro 8.5\" Chef Knife (PM8S-CS) for rock-chopping tasks where this flat profile runs short, and the Retro 7\" Santoku (PM8S-RS) for lighter push-cut vegetable work when you don't need the full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212349730867,"sku":"PM8S-10QFD","price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/8-bunka-knife-retro-series-pm8s-6595015.jpg?v=1776590896"},{"product_id":"6-8-inch-nakiri-knife-master-series-b30-xc","title":"6.8\" Nakiri Knife - Master Series (B30)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the cutting board is covered in vegetables. Slicing cabbage into thin ribbons for slaw, dicing a pile of capsicum for mirepoix, julienning carrots, coining zucchini for a gratin: these are exactly the jobs the nakiri was designed for. The flat profile lets you push straight through without the heel lifting, which means every slice lands clean without rocking the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat Profile, Knuckle Clearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall rectangular blade face does two things well. It keeps your knuckles off the board even when you're working fast, so you can use a full-height grip without pulling your fingers back. And the wide flat keeps full contact with the cutting surface through the stroke, which is how you get consistent ribbons of cabbage instead of jagged uneven ones. The blade runs to 60-62 HRC on a 10Cr15CoMoV core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, so the push-cut edge \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e through a long session of repetitive vegetable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFigured Sycamore, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figured sycamore handle has a rippled grain that reads differently on every piece. It's dense enough to stay dry and comfortable through extended prep, and the full-tang build puts the balance point right at your pinch grip. No front-heavy tip pull that wears on your wrist when you're halfway through a mountain of capsicum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch nakiri, rectangular vegetable knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figured sycamore wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing cabbage ribbons, dicing capsicum, julienning carrots, and straight push-cuts through any dense vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Series (B30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e B30-XC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Master Series 8\" Chef Knife for proteins and general prep, and the Master Series 7\" Santoku when you need a more versatile push-cut blade that handles meat as well as vegetables. The 3.5\" Paring Knife rounds out the set for in-hand work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212645232691,"sku":"B30-XC","price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/68-nakiri-knife-master-series-b30-9362071.jpg?v=1776590891"}],"url":"https:\/\/xinzuo.com.au\/collections\/japanese-knives.oembed","provider":"Xinzuo Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}