Leucadia Blade Co. The Bunka 7" AEB-L Swedish Stainless Steel Chef Knife 61 HRC

• The Leucadia Blade Co. The Bunka is a 7-inch Japanese-inspired kitchen knife designed for precision, balance, and versatility. Its thin, high-performance blade and full-tang Wa-style handle interpretation deliver excellent control for a wide range of kitchen tasks.

• Crafted from AEB-L Swedish stainless steel, the blade is heat-treated and cryogenically treated to 61 HRC for excellent sharpness, edge retention, and durability.

• The thin 0.010-inch edge geometry, full distal taper, and 0.10-inch spine thickness promote precise, effortless cutting.

• A 2.0-inch heel height provides a versatile cutting profile for everyday food preparation.

• The full-tang handle features clean, straight lines and a gentle taper inspired by the classic Japanese Wa handle.

• Available with an optional food-safe DLC coating for enhanced corrosion resistance, scratch and scuff resistance, and improved food release.

• Choose from distinctive handle materials, including custom GCarta, carbon fiber, genuine abalone, stabilized whiskey barrel oak, engineered wood, and G10 options.

• Proudly designed and made in the USA by Leucadia Blade Co.

Handle Material Options

• SD Serape GCarta: Exclusive custom GCarta made in Idaho, layered with Navy Richlite and G10 liners. Features a La Catrina engraving on the reverse side.

• Mexican Blanket GCarta: Custom Idaho-made micarta inspired by the colorful patterns of traditional Mexican blankets.

• 80's Carbon Fiber: Small-batch custom carbon fiber made in San Diego, offering a lightweight and durable handle option.

• Abalone: Genuine abalone shell sealed beneath clear acrylic for a distinctive natural shimmer.

• Cutwater Whiskey Barrel Oak: Stabilized American White Oak sourced from a Cutwater whiskey barrel.

• Indigo Wood / Desert Verde Wood: Dymalux engineered real wood made in Maine from birch laminate, combining natural wood grain with added durability.

• Black & Gold / Ghost Jade / Black G10: Fiberglass-and-epoxy laminate cured under heat and pressure for a lightweight, tough, waterproof handle.

Specifications

• Brand: Leucadia Blade Co.

• Model: The Bunka

• Knife Type: Japanese-Inspired Bunka Kitchen Knife

• Blade Length: 7 inches

• Blade Steel: AEB-L Swedish Stainless Steel

• Hardness: 61 HRC

• Heat Treatment: Heat-Treated and Cryogenically Treated

• Blade Spine Thickness: 0.10 inch

• Blade Height at Heel: 2.0 inches

• Edge Thickness: 0.010 inch

• Blade Geometry: Full Distal Taper

• Handle Construction: Full Tang

• Handle Style: Japanese Wa-Style Interpretation

• Handle Material: Multiple Options Available

• Optional Blade Coating: Food-Safe DLC

• Country of Manufacture: USA