Santoku vs Nakiri vs Bunka | Why Blade Shape Matters!
Santoku, Nakiri, and Bunka knives may fall into different categories, but they often overlap in how they’re used. Overall, they can handle slicing, tap and push chopping, mincing, and even a bit of rock chopping—but blade shape and steel type make a big difference.
In this video, we’ll break down the key differences between Santoku, Nakiri, and Bunka knives and show how variations in design can impact their performance for specific cutting techniques.
Chapters:
00:00 Santoku vs Nakiri vs Bunka Intro
02:52 Santoku
10:02 Nakiri
14:18 Bunka
Featured Santoku Knives:
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Santoku:
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Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku:
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MAC Pro Santoku:
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Featured Nakiri Knives:
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Nakiri:
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Town Cutler Nakiri:
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Enso SG2 Nakiri:
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Enso HD Nakiri:
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Featured Bunka Knives:
Yoshikane Shirogami Bunka:
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Bunka:
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Enso HD Bunka:
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