Tsunehisa SW Washiji Bunka Knife 170mm - Made in Japan - Buffalo Horn Magnolia Handle

Experience Swedish Stainless Steel in a Versatile Japanese Bunka

The Tsunehisa SW Washiji Bunka 170mm is built around a core of Swedish 19C27 stainless steel - prized for its purity, fine grain structure, and edge-taking ability. A stepped grind with a washiji (pear-skin) finish reduces food sticking, while the magnolia octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule gives a traditional Japanese feel. A high-performing, affordable entry into the Japanese knife world.

The Specs

• Steel: Swedish 19C27 stainless core, stainless cladding
• Finish: Washiji (pear-skin) - reduces food sticking
• Blade length: 170mm
• Blade height: 46mm
• Spine thickness at heel: 1.8mm
• Total length: 300mm
• Weight: 145g
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule, 128mm
• Origin: Japan

The Tsunehisa Difference

Tsunehisa sources knives from various blacksmiths and factories across Japan, curating a range that covers many blade shapes and steel types. The SW Washiji series uses Swedish 19C27 stainless steel - a high-purity steel with a fine grain structure that takes a keen edge and sharpens easily on a whetstone. The stepped grind and washiji pear-skin finish work together to reduce drag and prevent food from sticking to the flat. The bunka's reverse tanto tip adds precision point work to its flat-profiled vegetable-cutting capability. A workhorse knife suited to both professionals and home cooks.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod
• Sharpen on a whetstone when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge