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

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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

Description

Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. The Bunka translates to "culture", which is a cross between a Nakiri and Gyuto Knife. This all-purpose tall blade Enso HD Bunka Knife is suitable for cutting fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and more. The belly of the blade makes this the ultimate push cut master for either long or short cuts. The triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work. Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products. Enso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. Every blade is heat treated to a 61 on the Rockwell scale and are hand ground to approximately 12° cutting angle with a hammered or sashimi finish. All Enso HD knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets, bolster and end cap. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance. Features a double bevel (50/50) edge for right or left-handed use, with a machine-pressed blade kanji. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last three characters are Nippon Sei, which means Made In Japan. Enso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. Seki is a city that is rich with history and cultural tradition. It is said that the incredible quality of knives that are produced in Seki City is founded in the technology and beliefs of the ancient Seki sword smiths. Today's Seki knifemakers combine knowledge, craft and tradition to develop the highest quality knives from the ground up, designed to fit a variety of purposes and lifestyles.

Blade Material: 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel


Brand: Enso


Color: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more


Handle Material: Black Micarta with Stainless Steel Bolster & Rivets


Blade Edge: Plain


Brand Name: Enso


Manufacturer: Enso


UPC: 811111030844


Manufacturer Part Number: 35631


Unit Count: 1 Count


Blade Edge: Plain


Construction Type: Forged


Blade Material Type: 37-layer VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel


Handle Material: Black Micarta with Stainless Steel Bolster & Rivets


Material Type: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel. Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle. Made in Japan.


BladeLength: 7 inches


Item Weight: 7.1 ounces


Item Length: 12.25 inches


Size: 7-inch blade


Color: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan.


Blade Color: Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel


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    • 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026 by Mad Doggerel
    • 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020 by Jon Janaka
    • Enso knives are wonderful
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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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019 by SinSear001
    • ENSO
Great knife! If you are not careful before you even open the box it came in IT WILL CUT YOU!! That is a joke. I love this knlfe.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Placeholder
    • So far so good
Bought this knife along with a handful of other Enso hammered Damascus to make a complete knife set to replace my old German steel knives. Fit and finish of all the knives are excellent. Handle design is simple but extremely comfortable and a pleasure to use. All the knives are above par for out of the box sharpness. Overall extremely happy with the purchase (7” bunks, 8” chef, 10” chef, 4” paring, 6” utility, & 5” utility). Time will tell on blade retention and durability. And there were a few disappointments: the 4” seemed almost a little handle heavy like it has no blade at all- just handle. Also couldn’t find an Enso knife block for nothing- actually had to go with a different brand, and finally the lack of sets was also a little disappointing. But in 6 months or so if the knives are holding up well and are as enjoyable to use as they are now while new, those minor things will most likely be long forgotten. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • Amazing workmanship
I have had this knife for several months now, so I felt I could offer a sound review. This is built with high quality steel, it came super sharp with a finely honed/polished edge, and the solid handle finishes it off. The blade holds its sharpness because it is high quality steel and the knife is well balanced so you are not overworking yourself when in use. My only negative is probably due to trying to slice through a piece of semi frozen meat and I bent the blade off to one side close to the tang where it extends to the handle. I don’t want to stress the steel to try to straighten, so I live with the angle… ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024 by Jason S
    • Waited 9 months to write this review
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my brother. He loved it as.soon as he opened it. So 9 months later this is still his go to knife. Knife stays sharp as a razor for a long time. Holds a great edge and this thing is a great looking knife. No issues with it whatsoever.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024 by nick
    • Beautiful and sharp
Solid high quality knife that holds its edge and is comfortable to use. I also have the smaller version and I love them both
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025 by Todd

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