Bunka with a 170 mm long blade, made from the new VG-XEOS steel. This steel is an evolution of the popular VG-10 steel. The knife takes an incredible edge, and its edge retention is truly impressive. The blacksmith Yu Kurosaki has become immensely popular and is now one of the most sought-after makers of handmade knives. It's easy to understand why when you see his elegant designs combined with top-tier material choices and meticulous craftsmanship that makes the knives cut like a dream.

Blade height: 47 mm
Blade length: 170 mm
Weight: 137 grams
Steel: VG-XEOS (Stainless with 62+ HRC)
Cladding: Stainless
The handle is octagonal and crafted from oak.

The manufacturer's description of  VG-XEOS:

With changes in hygiene awareness and further diversification of dietary habits, cutlery is required not only to be sharp but also to be rust-resistant and tenacious, with high levels of contradictory characteristics such as hardness/strength and corrosion resistance.　

We have developed a new grade of steel for blades that combines high corrosion resistance and high hardness at a high dimension, which had been difficult to achieve in the past, with a fine microstructure created by a special melting method that improves wear resistance, strength, and quenching properties.

A newly developed material that combines corrosion resistance and hardness. A new steel grade that heralds the dawn of a new stage in cutlery.

This is VG XEOS.