Entry level stainless steel bunka recommendations

[blue22]

Hi all, looking to expand my collection with a bunka. Right handed, pinch-grip, budget $200, stainless steel preferred because sometimes friends come over and help in the kitchen and I don't want to have to babysit my knives. Have been poking around the sale threads but keep seeing posted ones too late. Will be using it for veggies and sometimes protein prep. Any favorites or a recommended bunka for a starter? thanks

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

This would be a good contender:

https://carbonknifeco.com/products/...i-oak-bunka-175mm?_pos=1&_sid=dcc0cc4d4&_ss=r

 

[Taurahe]

This would be a good contender:

https://carbonknifeco.com/products/...i-oak-bunka-175mm?_pos=1&_sid=dcc0cc4d4&_ss=r

Can confirm , rock solid knife for the money

 

[NakiridAndAfraid]

This one was recommended to me when I recently posed this same question to the community. I love it!

https://tokushuknife.com/products/t...osewood-wa-handle?_pos=3&_sid=3825f331e&_ss=r

Sharpens easily, stays sharp and is an excellent cutter.

 

[blue22]

Hemmed and hawed on the above two and the Shiro Kamo bunka and Hatsukokoro Hayabusa bunka. Cutlery and More had a coupon for 20% off the other day, so they were all around the same price bracket. Ended up going with the Shiro Kamo bunka for the more rustic blade and the better-looking (imo) handle. Very happy with it, but I think I should've paid more attention to the sizing. Handle is a bit bulky so knife feels larger than I expected.

 

[Gongoozler]

If you're cool with stainless clad with a carbon core:

https://sugicutlery.com/products/ma...ka-170-blade-only?_pos=2&_sid=5f5d5945e&_ss=r

 

[blue22]

I'm all set for now I think (famous last words...)