HEZHEN 5.5-Inch Santoku vs 8.5-Inch Bunka vs 5-Piece Set vs 7.3-Inch Santoku: Which One Should You Buy? [2026]
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HEZHEN Santoku vs Bunka vs 5-Piece Set
Four Damascus knives from HEZHEN Cutlery compared: two Blue Steel No.2 Retro Series knives, a 67-layer 5-piece set and a 67-layer 7.3-inch santoku.
Which HEZHEN knife should you buy?
For most cooks, the 7.3-inch Santoku at $85.99 is the sensible buy. If you love a very sharp carbon steel edge, the Blue Steel No.2 Santoku or Bunka (62-64 HRC) are more special but need more care. If you want to equip a kitchen at once, the 5-piece set at $329.99 is the value pick.
Two steels, two price levels
The Blue Steel No.2 Retro Series knives have a harder carbon core (62-64 HRC) and cost more per knife. The 67-layer Forged Series, including the set and the 7.3-inch Santoku, uses 10Cr15CoMoV at 60 HRC, which is easier to look after.
A closer look at every pick
HEZHEN 5.5 Inch Japanese Santoku Knife (Blue Steel No.2) — $109.99
Blue Steel No.2 core at 62-64 HRC, 140 mm blade and 82 g. A small precise knife for $109.99.
HEZHEN 8.5 Inch Bunka Knife (Blue Steel No.2) — $169.99
Blue Steel No.2 Bunka with a 215 mm blade, 142 g and a gift box for $169.99.
HEZHEN 67-Layer Damascus Steel 5-Piece Knife Set — $329.99
Five 67-layer Damascus knives with a 10Cr15CoMoV core and blades from 10.4 to 22 cm for $329.99.
HEZHEN 7.3 Inch Multipurpose Santoku Knife (67-Layer Damascus) — $85.99
67-layer Damascus santoku with a 185 mm blade and ebony handle from $85.99, or $94.99 with a sheath.
Comparison table
| Model | Price | Core steel | Hardness | Blade length | Best for |
| 5.5" Santoku | $109.99 | Blue Steel No.2 | 62-64 HRC | 140 mm | Precise prep |
| 8.5" Bunka | $169.99 | Blue Steel No.2 | 62-64 HRC | 215 mm | Slicing, gifting |
| 5-Piece Set | $329.99 | 10Cr15CoMoV | 60 +/- 2 HRC | 104-220 mm | Complete kitchen |
| 7.3" Santoku | $85.99 / $94.99 | 10Cr15CoMoV | 60 +/- 2 HRC | 185 mm | Everyday cooking |
Pros & Cons Across the Lineup
Pros
- Prices from $85.99 to $329.99.
- All have hand-polished octagonal handles.
- 15-degree edges across the range.
- Dimensions listed in product images.
Cons
- Blue Steel knives need extra care.
- None are described as dishwasher-safe.
- Product pages don't give ratings or review counts.
- Set doesn't name each knife.
Answers before you buy
Which knife is best value?
Which has the hardest steel?
Which is best as a gift?
Is there a set?
Does the CORTEZJORGE code work on all four?
My pick: the 7.3-inch Santoku
Buy the 7.3-inch Santoku if you want one great everyday knife. Choose the Blue Steel pair if you want that extra sharpness, and the 5-piece set if you are stocking a kitchen.
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