Fukamizu Hamono Funayuki-bocho 120mm Aogami #1

In modern times the funayuki-bocho performs much the same role as the santoku or bannou, ie a multi-purpose knife for the home kitchen.

If we're asked to differentiate between them we'd probably have to point out the funayuki's maritime vibe: funayuki translates as 'out on the boat knife', so picture a hungry crew and fish and veg hot pots at sea. Perhaps because of this the funayuki is seen as a masculine knife - whether that's just marketing or whether it's actually rooted in a history of use by men of the sea, who knows.

What is clear is that the blade of a funayuki tends to be a little more stout than many santoku-style knives, closer in spirit to a sabaki. 

Fukamizu Hamono's 120mm funayuki is well-made and well-priced: a beautiful little hand-forged blade. Top grade steel. Durable cherry handle.