Corey Dunlap Inazuma Western Bunka Kitchen Knife Charred Osage (7.5" Satin)

This Knife

Blade: Sheepsfoot blade with a satin finish made from AEB-L steel.

Handle: Western-style grip made from rich charred Osage.

Corey Dunlap Inazuma Bunka Kitchen Knife

Bold in profile and refined in execution, the Corey Dunlap Inazuma Bunka Knife is built for cooks who appreciate power, precision, and personality in their tools. Its distinctive blade shape is paired with meticulous craftsmanship and an exceptionally honed cutting edge.

Each blade is carefully shaped and finished to achieve a balance of strength and finesse, then sharpened by hand to a keen, enduring edge. The Bunka’s angular tip offers excellent control for detailed work, while the broader blade provides authority for slicing, chopping, and push cuts.

The handles come in either Western or Wa styles, with premium wood options including rich ironwood and striking ebony. Shaped for comfort and balance, each handle is crafted to ensure that the knife feels as good as it looks.

The Inazuma Bunka Knife stands out as a versatile, expressive kitchen tool—equally suited for precise technique and confident, everyday cooking.

Corey Dunlap is a Phoenix, Arizona based knifemaker whose career with knives spans more than two decades. A former professional chef turned full-time sharpener, Corey built his foundation through years of Japanese waterstone sharpening. Today, he applies that experience to crafting high performance kitchen knives.