Nojiyama Marunaka Bunka-bocho Stainless 165mm

Thin blade, tall blade path. Superior cutting feel, particularly with splitty hard vegetables, root vegetables, onions and rhizomes. Wonderful for leafy vegetables, naturally. 

The bunka-bocho is a Japanese knife with more western diets in its sights: meals that might reflect a more western-standard balance of meat, fish and vegetables. It's the all rounder that will rarely be found wanting.

Nakamura san's bunka follows a western form with a durable walnut half-tang handle fitted for the life of the knife. It feels great! Well-finished with tight fit and seamless feel. You'll see the little dings and knocks imparted during fitting and that's part of the charm - it's a hand made item.

At 114 grams or half a teaspoon over 4 ounces this knife is light compared with a nakiri at the same length, with comparable cutting attributes. It has excellent knuckle room, a nice flat profile for push-cutting and in its 6½" length is a very good choice for preparing no-fuss daily family meals that feature lots of vegetables. Stainless-clad convenience with unflinching cutting feel.