Carbon Bunka Chef's KnifeWhy It Made The List That reverse tanto silhouette is the hook here; sharp, angular, and just plain good looking on a magnetic rack. Messermeister pairs an aggressive 8" Bunka blade shape with a stripped back handle, so it feels modern without trying too hard. The blade is Bhler K110 carbon steel, chosen for edge retention, finished in a ceramic stonewash that gives it a hard wearing, matte character, and that pointy, angled tip adds the precision