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: Bunka
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: AUS-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 322mm
Edge Length: 172mm
Handle to Tip Length: 187mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 119g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous