The 8.5" Bunka from the Zhen Series is a Japanese K-tip multipurpose knife built for control. A 3-layer San Mai blade wraps a Blue 2 (Aogami) carbon-steel core in SUS410 stainless cladding, hardened to 62–64 HRC and ground to 15° per side. The reverse-tanto K-tip gives you a flat, precise point for detail work, while the straight edge runs clean push cuts through vegetables, herbs and boneless protein.
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8.5" Bunka Knife - Zhen Series (PM8M)
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If we confirm a manufacturing fault, we’ll repair or replace your knife at no cost. Normal wear, accidental damage, misuse, improper care and commercial use aren’t covered. To make a claim, email support@xinzuo.com.au with your purchase details and photos of the issue. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law remain unchanged.
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Free shipping over $100 (2–5 business days), otherwise $14.95 (2–5 business days). Same-day dispatch before 12 pm AEST on business days.
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30-day returns
Not quite right? You have 30 days from delivery to return it if it’s unused, in its original packaging and wasn’t bought on sale.
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Lifetime warranty
Your Xinzuo knife comes with a lifetime warranty for home use. If there’s a manufacturing fault, we’ll repair or replace it free of charge.
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Care & maintenance
A little care goes a long way. Our guide walks you through cleaning, storage and sharpening to help keep your knife performing at its best.
FAQs
A bunka is a multipurpose Japanese knife with a K-tip (reverse-tanto) point. It excels at precise tip work and push cuts across vegetables, herbs and boneless protein, making it a strong all-rounder for the board.
Both are tall, multipurpose knives. The key difference is the tip: a santoku noses off into a rounded curve, while the bunka holds a flat, angular K-tip that gives you a deliberate point for scoring, fine slicing and detail work.
A Blue 2 (Aogami) Japanese carbon-steel core in a 3-layer San Mai construction, clad in SUS410 stainless and hardened to 62–64 HRC.
The Blue 2 core is carbon steel, so it is not rust-resistant and will develop a patina over time. Hand wash and dry it after use, and it is not dishwasher safe.
The blade is hardened to 62–64 HRC and ground to 15 degrees per side, a hard, fine edge that takes a keen point and holds it.
A traditional octagonal Japanese Wa handle in Maple Wood with a White Buffalo Horn ferrule, on a hidden tang (a partial tang). The knife weighs 144g.
No. It ships in a paulownia wooden gift and storage box; a sheath is sold separately.
