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8.5" Bunka Knife - Mo Series (X06)

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The Mo Series 8.5" Bunka is a K-tip workhorse built for precise tip work and clean push cuts. A 67-layer Damascus blade wraps a 10Cr15CoMoV core, finished in a black titanium water-wave stonewash and ground to 15 degrees per side. The reverse-tanto point gives you a flat, controllable belly and a sharp k-tip for detail work, while the Shou Sugi Ban burnt oak handle with a red G10 accent ring keeps it balanced in the hand.

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67-Layer Damascus

10Cr15CoMoV Core

15° Per Side

60±2 HRC

Full Tang

Burnt Oak Handle

If the Santoku and the Chef Knife had a rebel child, it would be the Bunka. Recognizable by its "K-Tip" (Kiritsuke/Reverse Tanto tip), this blade is the ultimate fusion of style and aggression. It is designed for chefs who want the flat cutting profile of a Nakiri but need a sharp tip for detailed work.

Precision Meets Power

The flat edge is perfect for "push-cutting" vegetables, ensuring you get clean cuts all the way through to the board. The acute "K-Tip" allows you to pierce delicate skins or score meat with surgical precision. Built on a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core and wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus steel, this blade stays sharp through the most demanding prep sessions.

Signature Comfort and Control

A blade this sharp needs a handle that keeps you in control. The MO series handle is crafted from deep, burnt oak, hand-shaped for a comfortable, secure grip. An elegant red G10 accent ring completes the look, making this perhaps the most visually striking knife in our collection.

Blade Steel: 10Cr15CoMoV Core wrapped in 67-layer Damascus Steel
Hardness: ~60–62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 8.5-inch Bunka (K-Tip)
Handle: Burnt Oak with Red G10 Accent (Hidden Tang)
Use: Precision push-cutting, scoring, and general purpose prep.
Series: MO (X06)
Model: X06-QF

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Knife type: Bunka with K-tip (kiritsuke / reverse-tanto point), double bevel
Blade length: 8.5" / 211mm
Blade construction: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV steel core
Cladding: 316L stainless steel
Hardness: 60±2 HRC
Edge angle: 15 degrees per side
Spine thickness: 2.3mm
Blade finish: Black titanium water-wave stonewash
Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment and deep freeze
Handle: Shou Sugi Ban burnt white oak with red G10 accent ring
Tang: Full tang
Net weight: 230g
Care: Hand-wash only (not dishwasher safe)
Origin: Yangjiang, Guangdong, China
Warranty: Lifetime

MO SERIES · X06

A K-Tip Bunka Built For Precision

The Mo Series sits at the technical end of the Xinzuo range. This 8.5" Bunka pairs a flat profile with a sharp reverse-tanto k-tip, so you get confident push cuts along the edge and pinpoint control at the point. The blade is a 67-layer Damascus construction over a 10Cr15CoMoV core, hardened to 60±2 HRC and ground to 15 degrees per side. At 230g with a 2.3mm spine, it is nimble without feeling thin.

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A K-Tip Bunka Built For Precision

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WHY A BUNKA

Flat Edge, Sharp Point, One Knife

The k-tip is the reason to reach for a Bunka. The flat belly handles push cuts and chopping through herbs, garlic and vegetables, while the reverse-tanto point drops in for scoring, detailed slicing and tip work a rounded gyuto cannot match. The 211mm blade gives you enough length for larger produce, and the 15-degree-per-side edge keeps cuts clean from heel to tip.

K-tip point
15° per side
211mm blade
Push-cut profile

BLADE & STEEL

67-Layer Damascus, 10Cr15CoMoV Core

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV, a high-carbon stainless steel, hardened to 60±2 HRC through vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for edge stability. Around it sit 67 forged layers of Damascus over a 316L stainless cladding, finished in a black titanium water-wave stonewash. The result is a blade that holds a keen edge, resists corrosion and shows a genuine acid-etched wave pattern, not a print.

Specification

The details.

TypeBunka Knife

Blade length211mm

Spine2.3mm

Weight230g

Steel10Cr15CoMoV

Cladding67-layer Damascus

Hardness60±2 HRC

Edge angle15° (per side)

ConstructionFull Tang

HandleOak Burnt Handle (Shou Sugi Ban burnt white oak with Red G10 accent ring)

Made inChina (Yangjiang, Guangdong)

Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.

IN THE HAND

Burnt Oak, Red G10 Ring

The handle is Shou Sugi Ban burnt white oak with a red G10 accent ring at the bolster, set on a full-tang blade for balance and durability. The charred oak resists moisture and gives a warm, grippy feel, while the full tang puts weight where you need it for controlled push cuts. Net weight is 230g.

The difference

Why this knife

Mo Series Bunka (X06)

67-layer Damascus over 10Cr15CoMoV core
60±2 HRC, vacuum heat-treated + deep frozen
15° per side, k-tip reverse-tanto point
Full tang, burnt oak handle with red G10 ring
Lifetime warranty

Generic stamped chef knife

Single-piece stamped stainless, no core
Soft, lower hardness edge that dulls fast
Wide factory bevel, rounded tip
Partial or rat-tail tang, moulded handle
Limited or no warranty

In the box

Everything it comes with.

8.5" Mo Series Bunka Knife (X06)
Xinzuo gift box
Care and warranty card

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Mo Series

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MO SERIES · X06

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FAQs

What is a Bunka knife used for?

A Bunka is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife. The flat edge handles push cuts and chopping through vegetables, herbs and garlic, while the sharp k-tip gives you precise control for scoring and detailed slicing.

What is a k-tip?

A k-tip (kiritsuke or reverse-tanto point) is an angled, sharp point instead of a curved tip. It gives you pinpoint control for fine tip work that a rounded gyuto tip cannot reach.

Is this knife real Damascus?

Yes. The blade is a genuine 67-layer Damascus construction over a 10Cr15CoMoV core, with an acid-etched water-wave pattern — not a printed finish.

How hard is the blade?

The cutting core is hardened to 60±2 HRC using vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for a stable, long-lasting edge.

What is the edge angle?

The blade is ground to 15 degrees per side, a fine double-bevel edge suited to precise push cuts and tip work.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No. Hand-wash and dry the knife to protect the edge, the Damascus finish and the burnt oak handle.

What handle does it have?

A Shou Sugi Ban burnt white oak handle with a red G10 accent ring, set on a full tang for balance and durability.