205 mm "Tora" Bunka

CLK-TOA01

bladesmith: Lune


While the Neko makes a charming everyday companion, the Tora is its bigger, bolder counterpart. Named for the tiger, a symbol of strength and courage, this bunka brings some extra energy to the cutting board. Its high performance blade moves confidently through dense proteins and hearty vegetables, while the aggressive K-tip offers the precision for more intricate work. Powerful and agile, the Tora is for cooks who like a little more personality behind the blade.

Handle + Blade

Micarta + Stainless Steel

Regular price$585.00
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  • Complimentary lifetime sharpening
  • Made in Portland, Oregon

Chloe Lune

Chloe Lune Kim grew up in her father’s violin workshop in Vienna, Austria, where she learned firsthand that tools are precious things. There, Chloe began exploring her father’s carving tools and learned she loved to work with her hands. After almost a decade of working in both the front and back of house at restaurants in New York City, Chloe moved to Oregon to apprentice under Murray Carter.

For her Signature line, Chloe embraces bright, playful color combinations rarely associated with handmade tools. Her philosophy is simple: because we spend so much of our lives in the kitchen, our tools should do more than perform — they should delight.

Bunka

A tall, broad-bladed knife with a relatively flat edge profile that makes maximum use of the cutting board, making it well suited to chopping. The bunka excels at processing vegetables, while its dramatic triangular clipped tip provides the precision of a lower-tipped general-purpose chef knife.

Environment: Indoor
Uses: Chopping, Slicing, Mincing
Best for: Root Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Herbs, Fish, Meat

Overview
Process: Stock Removal

Overall Length: 323 mm / 12.72 in
Weight: 208 g

Blade
Profile: Bunka
Material: Stainless Steel

Steel Type: AEB-L

Length: 205 mm / 8.07 in
Height at Heel: 51 mm / 2.01 in

Handle
Construction: Full Tang
Material: Micarta

Length: 120 mm / 4.72 in
Liner: White G10 & Black Paper Micarta

Please note the grain of the wood and finish of the steel will vary from knife to knife. If you would like to see all iterations of a knife variant before purchasing, please contact us with the corresponding SKU and we'll happily share photos of the knives.

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Hand wash and dry No dishwasher

Hand wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap when cutting tasks are finished. Dry immediately after use. 

Under no circumstances place your knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking for extended periods in the sink. 

Following our general care instructions will help preserve your knife’s longevity and performance. Visit our care guide for additional information.