Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Olive Bunka 165mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Bunka
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Blade Material: SKD
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Olive Wood
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 50mm
Spine Thickness: 4.00mm (Tapered)
Weight: 156g
This Yoshikane SKD Bunka is the kind of knife that doesn’t try to impress — it simply reflects the experience of the people who made it.
Forged in Sanjo, Japan, from SKD semi-stainless steel, it offers the cutting feel of a carbon blade with the added practicality of better corrosion resistance. Heat-treated to around 63 HRC, it holds an edge well while remaining straightforward to maintain and sharpen — a balance Yoshikane has refined over decades of work.
The bunka profile is practical and well thought out: a 50 mm heel for clearance, a clean k-tip for detail work, and a gentle belly for slicing and push-cutting. The 4.0 mm spine tapers smoothly toward the tip, giving the knife a solid, confident feel without making it heavy. At 156 g, it stays light and well balanced in hand.
The nashiji finish is understated and traditional, adding texture without drawing attention away from the lines of the blade. What stands out more is the finishing: the spine and choil are carefully polished, with no sharp edges or rough transitions. It’s the kind of detail that doesn’t show up in photos but immediately tells you how much care went into the final work.
The olive wood handle is light, warm in tone, and naturally grained, making each piece slightly different. It sits comfortably in the hand and pairs naturally with the soft, earthy look of the nashiji blade.
For those looking for something unique, with history and tradition behind it, this is more than just a knife — it’s a timepiece. A quiet, functional object that carries generations of craft and experience in every detail.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Bunka
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Blade Material: SKD
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Olive Wood
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 50mm
Spine Thickness: 4.00mm (Tapered)
Weight: 156g
This Yoshikane SKD Bunka is the kind of knife that doesn’t try to impress — it simply reflects the experience of the people who made it.
Forged in Sanjo, Japan, from SKD semi-stainless steel, it offers the cutting feel of a carbon blade with the added practicality of better corrosion resistance. Heat-treated to around 63 HRC, it holds an edge well while remaining straightforward to maintain and sharpen — a balance Yoshikane has refined over decades of work.
The bunka profile is practical and well thought out: a 50 mm heel for clearance, a clean k-tip for detail work, and a gentle belly for slicing and push-cutting. The 4.0 mm spine tapers smoothly toward the tip, giving the knife a solid, confident feel without making it heavy. At 156 g, it stays light and well balanced in hand.
The nashiji finish is understated and traditional, adding texture without drawing attention away from the lines of the blade. What stands out more is the finishing: the spine and choil are carefully polished, with no sharp edges or rough transitions. It’s the kind of detail that doesn’t show up in photos but immediately tells you how much care went into the final work.
The olive wood handle is light, warm in tone, and naturally grained, making each piece slightly different. It sits comfortably in the hand and pairs naturally with the soft, earthy look of the nashiji blade.
For those looking for something unique, with history and tradition behind it, this is more than just a knife — it’s a timepiece. A quiet, functional object that carries generations of craft and experience in every detail.
