The Bunka knife is a more aggressive looking version of the Santoku knife - one of the most commonly used knives in Japan. The Bunka is a utility knife which means it is a versatile knife built to do everything. Compared to it’s alternative options such as the Santoku or Gyuto, the Bunka has a thicker spine and K-tip point making it particularly useful for heavy chopping and chopping at the heel of the blade.