Ezekiel Embered

Sale price $153.00 NZD Regular price $180.00

Sharp, balanced, and built for detail. Ezekiel is a beautiful Bunka knife that handles everything from veg to meat with style and ease. This one comes with an embered look oak handle.

Ezekiel is a versatile everyday knife with a 17cm blade and a broad Bunka shape, perfect for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and tackling detail work with its sharp-angled tip. The flat edge makes straight cuts easy, and the pointed tip helps you work around bones or score food without effort. Light, balanced and sharp. It feels smooth and responsive in your hand.

The handle is oak, finished with this embered look. Stunning with the grain of the Oak. No two come out the same, which is the same bargain you get with the kurouchi on the blade.

Blade Length:

170mm

Total Length:

315mm

Blade Width:

45mm

Weight:

130grams

Handle:

Oak

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Care Instructions

Dry your knife after each use to prevent rust. Oil the carbon steel using a food grade mineral oil. Avoid soaking & never put it in the dishwasher. For full care tips, visit: Knife Care Guide →

Steel Details

Made with high-carbon steel, heat-treated for a hard, sharp edge. Builds character over time and rewards simple care with a knife that keeps getting better.

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How Each Knife Is Crafted

Forged Carbon Steel

Every knife starts as a bar of high carbon steel, its roughly shaped then heated in a coal forge and shaped under a power hammer by hand. No CNC, no laser cutting. Each blade is forged individually.

Heat-Treated for Performance

Each blade is differentially heat-treated to bring out the best in the steel. The edge is hardened for sharpness and retention, while the spine stays softer so it flexes under pressure instead of snapping.

Handcrafted Handle

Each handle is carved from oak and hand planed until there are no rigid edges left. Sealed with shellac and glued to the tang, so blade and wood sit as one solid piece. No two handles are the same.

Sharpened by Hand

Every blade is hand-ground to form the edge, then refined on a whetstone for a polished, clean cut. Ready to use straight out of the box.

Common Questions

Is a Bunka a good all-rounder?

yes, with a more precise tip.

Whats the tip for?

Scoring, precision cuts, piercing packaging on meat trays. Functional, not decorative.

Bunka vs Nakiri. Which one for vegetables?

Bunka does everything a Nakiri does but with a tip for detail work.

Bunka vs chef's knife. Which should I get?

Bunka if you prefer push-cuts and precision (Japanese style). Chef's knife if you like a rocking motion (Western style). Bunkas are shorter, lighter, more agile.

What's The Dark Finish On The Blade?

It's forge scale and its called a kurouchi finish in traditional knife making. A natural layer that forms when the blade is heated during heat treatment. It's not a coating, it won't chip off, and it helps reduce food sticking to the blade.

What Type Of Wood Is The Handle?

Padauk. Padauk is a strong hardwood known for its rich colour and toughness. It has a natural reddish tone that darkens beautifully over time. Because it’s dense and durable, Padauk makes a great knife handle. It holds up to everyday use, feels solid in your hand, and looks better the more you use it. It’s a mix of strength, beauty, and comfort.

How Does Your 2 Year Warranty Work?

Our 2-year warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It excludes rust or damage from neglect. Claims are inspected case-by-case, and replacements are issued if the product is genuinely faulty.

How Does Your 7 day Risk Free Trial Work?

Any knife you buy, you can try for 7 days. If it’s not for you, return it (in original condition and packaging) at your cost for a full refund. Online orders only. Read The conditions here

Can I Engrave The Knife?

Yes! We can engrave a name, message or logo on your knife. Just select the knife you would like with Then hit '+ Add Personal Engraving' or just add the knife then add "Premium Engraving" To your cart as well with the details.