Ko Bunka

The Ko Bunka (小文化) is a type of Japanese knife that has a small and short blade with a pointed tip. It is similar to a Bunka, which is a general-purpose knife that can cut, chop, slice, dice and mince various foods. However, the Ko Bunka is more suitable for smaller tasks in the hand or as an all-purpose blade. It can also be used to debone smaller meats, fish and birds.

The word "Ko" means "small" in Japanese, hence the Ko Bunka is also known as a "baby Santoku". It has a characteristic Bunka shape with a pronounced tip that resembles Tanto blades. The pointed tip of the Ko Bunka makes it superior at doing intricate precision work such as brunoise cuts or scoring vegetables. The flat profile of the Ko Bunka is well suited for tap-chopping or push-cutting techniques.