Experience 100% Australian-Made Craftsmanship - Hand-Forged in a One-Man Workshop
Every HG Blade knife is made by hand by Hayden Gregory in his Australian workshop - no two are ever the same. The Bunka 170mm is part of the Kurouchi-Oak Series, combining raw forging character with real-world kitchen performance. If you want a working knife with genuine maker provenance, this is it.
The Specs
Steel: 1084 high carbon steel
Grind: 50/50 V-bevel
Blade length: 170mm
Blade thickness: 3mm tapered
Height: 50mm
Overall length: 320mm
Weight: 125g
Handle: Tasmanian Oak with Australian Red Gum and Pine spacers
Finish: Kurouchi - hand-forged black scale finish
Origin: Handcrafted in Australia
The Bunka
The Bunka is a Japanese-inspired multi-purpose knife with a distinctive reverse tanto tip - precise enough for detail work, versatile enough for everyday prep. Hayden Gregory forges each blade by hand, leaving the hammer marks visible under the Kurouchi finish. That dark, rustic scale is not just aesthetic - it helps protect the carbon steel from oxidation and develops a natural patina with use. The thick spine tapers to a fine edge, and the 50/50 grind makes sharpening straightforward for any skill level. The Tasmanian Oak handle with Red Gum and Pine spacers is hard-wearing, warm in the hand, and distinctly Australian. This is a knife built for daily use, not the display cabinet.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only - never dishwasher
Dry immediately after washing - 1084 carbon steel will rust if left wet
Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil occasionally to protect the blade
A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel
Hone regularly with a smooth honing rod to maintain the edge
Sharpen with a whetstone when needed - the 50/50 grind makes this straightforward
Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge
