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Thorsson Blades | Custom 8" San Mai K-Tip Bunka

Thorsson Blades | Custom 8" San Mai K-Tip Bunka

One-of-one. Mats Thureson of Thorsson Blades forges this K-Tip Bunka as a San Mai — 1095 carbon steel core clad in A203E stainless — fitted with a Richlite handle and bronze spacer. From a Vermont bladesmith who splits his craft between kitchen knives and luthier's tools.
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
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Description

Mats Thureson is the bladesmith and owner behind Thorsson Blades, working out of Burlington, Vermont, where his craft spans two disciplines: hand-forged kitchen knives and precision tools for luthiers — the craftspeople who build and repair stringed instruments. That range shows in his approach: exacting, deliberate work built for people who use their tools daily and notice the difference.

This 8" K-Tip Bunka is a San Mai construction — a 1095 high-carbon steel core clad in A203E stainless, giving the blade a hard, edge-holding center with added protection against corrosion along its face. The K-Tip profile sharpens the traditional Bunka shape to a fine, angular point, built for precision work as much as everyday cutting. The handle is Richlite — a dense, resin-set paper composite known for its stability and low maintenance — set off by an aluminum bronze spacer.

Sourced directly from Thureson by our custom knife buying team at Blade Show 2026, this Bunka arrives with a protective zippered pouch, ready for the cutting board.

Specifications

  • Maker: Mats Thureson, Thorsson Blades
  • Blade: 1095/A203E San Mai
  • Handle: Richlite w/ Aluminum Bronze Spacer
  • Blade Length: 8.5"
  • Blade Height: 2"
  • Overall Length: 14.5"
  • Location: Vermont
  • Acquired: Blade Show 2026
  • Includes: Protective zippered pouch

Specs
Blade length 8.5"
Blade height 2"
Overall length 14.5"
Made in Vermont
Handle material Richlite w/ Alu Bronze Spacer

Use & Care

This is a one-of-one piece from an independent custom maker, built with materials that deserve a little extra attention.

  • Hand wash only. Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap immediately after use, then dry completely before storing. Never put this knife in the dishwasher.
  • This blade's cutting core is 1095 high-carbon steel and will patina over time — it is not fully stainless, even with its A203E cladding. Dry it fully after every use, and apply a light coat of mineral oil or knife oil if it won't be used for a while. A developing patina along the edge is normal and part of the character of this construction; it is not a defect.
  • Richlite is a dense, low-maintenance composite material and requires little upkeep beyond normal hand washing.
  • Store in the included zippered pouch, in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
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