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product_id: 90429731
title: "HD 7\" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel"
brand: "enso"
price: "$191.38"
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# 7" VG10 Damascus blade Black Micarta triple-rivet handle 61 Rockwell Hardness HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel

**Brand:** enso
**Price:** $191.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with Japanese precision and timeless style

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel by enso
- **How much does it cost?** $191.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- enso enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted enso brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Hardness:** 61° Rockwell rating ensures superior edge retention and durability
- • **Handmade in Seki, Japan:** Artisan forged with lifetime warranty—own a piece of legendary craftsmanship
- • **Ergonomic Micarta Handle:** Sleek black canvas micarta with triple rivets for comfort & control
- • **Ambidextrous Double-Bevel:** Perfectly balanced for both right and left-handed chefs
- • **Precision-Crafted VG10 Damascus:** 37-layer hammered steel for razor-sharp, long-lasting edges

## Overview

The Enso HD 7" Bunka Knife is a masterfully handcrafted kitchen essential from Seki City, Japan, featuring a 37-layer VG10 hammered Damascus stainless steel blade with a 61 Rockwell hardness for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. Its double-bevel design suits both right and left-handed users, complemented by a durable black micarta handle with triple rivets for ergonomic grip. At 7 inches long and weighing just 7.1 oz, this knife blends precision, durability, and artisan quality, backed by a lifetime warranty.

## Description

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Review: Really Great Knives - So, I've been waiting to write a review until my knives needed sharpening and I saw how they take to a stone. It's been about 6 months and they are totally solid on all fronts. Good looking, comfortable, good steel. First I ordered the 7" although I had just bought a full sized chef knife from Misen I wanted to get into Japanese steel and these met my price point. Watched the vids of the factory tour from the seller and realized these were the real deal at a bargain price. So I received the 7" in the mail and no more than cut an onion with it and I was on the web looking up the seller's website and ordering the 5.5" utility. These are viscerally great knives. They are beautiful, well balanced, and very comfortable to hold. I wear xl gloves and love the feel of the 7" but also wanted something for smaller work and because I have smaller hands in my kitchen. The 5.5" makes a great utility knife and my kids feel confident and in control of it. I can still use it comfortably and tbf it is my go to over the 7". So...It's been about 6 months of daily driver use on veggies and boneless meats and I notice they need a little touching up. I ran them over a stone 10-20 times and they came back to close to factory sharp really nicely. I'm sure I can work on them and get them "scary sharp" but the point here is the steel will take and hold a good edge easily once you've dulled it through normal use. And that edge will last a while. Enso knives are top notch. They maybe don't have the wow factor of a knife at 2x the price point but they are good steal put together by real artisans who know their craft. Solid fit and finish, great edge retention, and comfortably works through all manner of cutting and chopping. Probably avoid cuts of meat with bones in. Probably won't buy any more knives for at least 5 years, but will look in this direction when it's time.
Review: Say goodbye to chef's knives - Everywhere you look, an eight or ten inch chef's knife is the kitchen's workhorse. For lots of people, I think this is the better choice. If you come to this knife from a European-style, thick bladed, bolstered chef's knife, chances are that what stands out about this knife will come from its Japanese heritage: a thin blade of harder steel that's sharpened at a very acute angle compared to what you're used to. It'll feel almost like magic. But even if you're somewhat familiar with Japanese cutlery, if you've been using the Gyuto blade format (the one that resembles the shape of a European chef's knife, with an upswept tip), this Bunka format will likely blow you away. At first, you probably think you're giving up blade length by going from eight inches to seven. But it's not really like that. Because this knife's cutting edge is almost completely without a belly, the length of the blade that you can use on the cutting board is actually longer than on a chef's knife. You can cut all the way out to the tip without having to elevate your wrist. You can do ultra-precise cutting with the inch or so right at the tip, and do both push cutting and slicing anywhere along the blade's length. The rocking motion that you need to use on a knife with belly is a thing of the past. And it's got a pointier tip than a santoku, adding both utility and visual appeal. The materials are gorgeous. VG10 is pretty close to a perfect kitchen steel: it takes a terrific edge, responding well to stone, steel, or strop. The cladding steel will resist rust well, and the little dimples add to both the appearance and the ability to shed food after the cut. The micarta handle is evocative of wood grain. There are things that you can do with a chef's knife that you shouldn't do with this one. I wouldn't use it, for instance, to hammer cloves of garlic. Or go digging into the joints of meat. But for the overwhelming majority of kitchen cutting tasks, this is just plain better.

## Features

- Crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention; features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish
- Rockwell Hardness 61°; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12°
- Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets and end cap
- Blade Length: 7", Blade Height: 2", Overall Length: 12.25", Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8mm, Weight: 7.1 oz. (202g)
- All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KGL1VJM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #179,680 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #609 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 7 Inches |
| Blade Material | 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material Type | 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel |
| BladeLength | 7 Inches |
| Brand | Enso |
| Brand Name | Enso |
| Color | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. Color 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 186 Reviews |
| Handle Material | Black Micarta with Stainless Steel Bolster & Rivets |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 12.25 Inches |
| Item Weight | 7.1 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Enso |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 35631 |
| Material Type | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel. Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle. Made in Japan. |
| Size | 7-inch blade |
| UPC | 811111030844 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Enso
- **Handle Material:** Black Micarta with Stainless Steel Bolster & Rivets

## Images

![HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MepCbGWAL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone have trouble keeping the enso hd knives clean?  the pits from the hammering seem like they might be hard to wipe clean...**
A: I have owned this knife for approximately 9 months and have had no issues with keeping it clean.   The pits are not as deep as they look in the picture.  I absolutely love this knife, and it is scary sharp.

**Q: How do you sharpen it?  12deg is not the typ 10deg asian angle and not the 14-15deg western angle.**
A: I use wet stones, this knife is so well sharpened that I’ve only had to use the wet stones twice this year. I’m a home cook and not a professional, so the angle of sharpening for me doesn’t have to be perfect. 
Hope this helps

**Q: ¿What sharping stone do you recommend for this knife?**
A: Japanese water stones. Found on Amazon.

**Q: whats the weight of this knife?**
A: Not sure on exact weight, but it is light and extremely sharp.  100% satisfied.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Great Knives
*by J***A on September 16, 2020*

So, I've been waiting to write a review until my knives needed sharpening and I saw how they take to a stone. It's been about 6 months and they are totally solid on all fronts. Good looking, comfortable, good steel. First I ordered the 7" although I had just bought a full sized chef knife from Misen I wanted to get into Japanese steel and these met my price point. Watched the vids of the factory tour from the seller and realized these were the real deal at a bargain price. So I received the 7" in the mail and no more than cut an onion with it and I was on the web looking up the seller's website and ordering the 5.5" utility. These are viscerally great knives. They are beautiful, well balanced, and very comfortable to hold. I wear xl gloves and love the feel of the 7" but also wanted something for smaller work and because I have smaller hands in my kitchen. The 5.5" makes a great utility knife and my kids feel confident and in control of it. I can still use it comfortably and tbf it is my go to over the 7". So...It's been about 6 months of daily driver use on veggies and boneless meats and I notice they need a little touching up. I ran them over a stone 10-20 times and they came back to close to factory sharp really nicely. I'm sure I can work on them and get them "scary sharp" but the point here is the steel will take and hold a good edge easily once you've dulled it through normal use. And that edge will last a while. Enso knives are top notch. They maybe don't have the wow factor of a knife at 2x the price point but they are good steal put together by real artisans who know their craft. Solid fit and finish, great edge retention, and comfortably works through all manner of cutting and chopping. Probably avoid cuts of meat with bones in. Probably won't buy any more knives for at least 5 years, but will look in this direction when it's time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Say goodbye to chef's knives
*by M***L on April 11, 2026*

Everywhere you look, an eight or ten inch chef's knife is the kitchen's workhorse. For lots of people, I think this is the better choice. If you come to this knife from a European-style, thick bladed, bolstered chef's knife, chances are that what stands out about this knife will come from its Japanese heritage: a thin blade of harder steel that's sharpened at a very acute angle compared to what you're used to. It'll feel almost like magic. But even if you're somewhat familiar with Japanese cutlery, if you've been using the Gyuto blade format (the one that resembles the shape of a European chef's knife, with an upswept tip), this Bunka format will likely blow you away. At first, you probably think you're giving up blade length by going from eight inches to seven. But it's not really like that. Because this knife's cutting edge is almost completely without a belly, the length of the blade that you can use on the cutting board is actually longer than on a chef's knife. You can cut all the way out to the tip without having to elevate your wrist. You can do ultra-precise cutting with the inch or so right at the tip, and do both push cutting and slicing anywhere along the blade's length. The rocking motion that you need to use on a knife with belly is a thing of the past. And it's got a pointier tip than a santoku, adding both utility and visual appeal. The materials are gorgeous. VG10 is pretty close to a perfect kitchen steel: it takes a terrific edge, responding well to stone, steel, or strop. The cladding steel will resist rust well, and the little dimples add to both the appearance and the ability to shed food after the cut. The micarta handle is evocative of wood grain. There are things that you can do with a chef's knife that you shouldn't do with this one. I wouldn't use it, for instance, to hammer cloves of garlic. Or go digging into the joints of meat. But for the overwhelming majority of kitchen cutting tasks, this is just plain better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enso knives are wonderful
*by S***1 on July 19, 2019*

I wanted to start purchasing high quality knives pots pans and other kitchen tools since I found joy in cooking. I did hours of research on knives alone and I came across a Yaxell knives factory tour on a youtube channel called Burfection. I had watched other vids on this channel but this one made me try Yaxell/Enso because of the blend of perfection and passion I saw from the people making the knives. I looked at most of the big names in knives at this price range and it came down to Shun and Enso. I'm still going to buy a Shun to compare this Enso bunka to, so I can be totaly sure but I think the Enso looks better and the handle on the Shun looks very uncomfortable for long use. Now when the knife arrived in the nice packaging I couldn't wait to use it. It was so fantastic looking, and the fit and finish was the best I'd seen on knives since I'm use to a cheap starter faberware set. It was laser sharp out of the box too, I got a small watermelon out and cut it in half and it was as if I was using a light saber, it took no pressure at all. The knife is so light and it fits in my hand so well that I chopped two full freezer bags full of veggies for seasoning before I took a break that I didn't need. this thing just blends into my hand so it's so manuverable, and the 7" length is perfect for any prep work. And Look how wow they look! this knife classes up my kitchen all by itself hanging on my magnetic wood block, I can only imagine how it's gonna look with the full set hanging there. I plan now to buy the full Enso HD line If I don't absolutely love the Shun cause I think I already love the Enso.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Enso HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel
- Enso HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife
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