Core Collection: Bunka

Built for every kitchen.

The Core Collection is where consistency meets craft. Our custom knives will always be the heart of Monolith — singular pieces where we experiment, refine, and push our craft forward. The Core Collection exists because of that work. It takes the design principles, materials, and details we’ve developed in our customs and brings them into a consistent, reliable knife you can depend on every day.

The Bunka is a traditional Japanese profile celebrated for its versatility: breaking down proteins, slicing vegetables, or handling fine prep with ease. Each blade is made from Takefu Aogami Super steel, clad in stainless for protection. Options include a forged taper with hand-ground bevels, or a polished grind for a cleaner, refined finish. Handles combine a CNC-machined brass ferrule with stabilized hardwood for balance, durability, and timeless feel.

Care Note

Aogami Super is a high-carbon steel at its core. It will naturally develop a patina with use. As with all our knives, hand-wash and dry promptly after each use, and avoid leaving it wet or in contact with acidic foods for long periods. With simple care, the blade will last a lifetime and tell its story through its changing surface.

Details

• Blade profile: Japanese Bunka

• Steel: Takefu Aogami Super (san mai, stainless clad)

• Handle: Brass ferrule, stabilized walnut

• Options: Forged taper or polished grind finish

• Handmade and finished in Charlottesville, VA