Reach for this when you want the bunka profile in a size that suits lighter work. 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.
A Petite Bunka for Precise Work
The 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. It's also a good match for a smaller cutting board or a compact kitchen where a full 8-inch knife feels unwieldy.
Same Steel, Same Handle as the Rest of the Series
The blade is 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite - hard core with corrosion-resistant outer layers - vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. It holds a very fine edge and responds well to a strop when you want it back to shaving sharp. The octagonal Red Wood handle with genuine black buffalo horn collar is the same profile as every other Retro Series knife, so the grip is already familiar if you've used a larger piece in the collection.
Specifications
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Blade Steel: 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel
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Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
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Blade Profile: 5.8-inch Bunka, reverse-tanto tip
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Handle: Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang
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Use: Precise push-cut work on mushrooms, fish, soft vegetables, and small produce where a shorter bunka gives better control than a longer blade.
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Series: Retro Series (PM8S)
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Model: PM8S-6QF
Complete Your Set
Pair it with the Retro 8.5" Bunka (PM8S-QFD) when you need the same profile with more reach for larger cuts, and the Retro 8.5" Chef Knife (PM8S-CS) for the rock-chopping tasks this flat bunka profile isn't built for.
