Hitohira is our brand new supplier that has been absolutely killing it. The president, Mr. Hokuto Aizawa, has traveled the world in his mid-20s and saw firsthand how Japanese kitchen knives are adored throughout the northern hemisphere and decided to make the products even more accessible. Now, Hitohira brings many new and old favourites back into our shelves with consistency, making our clients even happier. For Hitohira all lines, there are abbreviations and pseudonyms to organize and identify the products. If you have any questions about the individual craftsman involved, send us an email, and we can do our best to clarify within our limits. We highly recommend the Futana blades as gifts for culinary students, professional cooks, young professionals moving into their first apartment, newly weds and more!A Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook. Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Profile: BunkaSteel Type: Stainless SteelSteel: AUS-10, Stainless Damascus CladHandle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule OctagonalTotal Length: 322mmEdge Length: 172mmHandle to Tip Length: 187mmBlade Height: 43mmThickness: 1.8mmHandle Length: 135mmWeight: 119gHand Orientation: Ambidextrous