Martin Huber was raised into the trade — his grandfather was a blacksmith, and both parents worked in mechanical and automotive engineering. He was introduced to the forge at age three, trained formally as a blacksmith and metal sculptor at HTL Steyr, and made his first Damascus kitchen knife as a gift for his mother — a knife she still uses today. In 2016, Huber opened his own shop in Garsten, Austria, and has since built a reputation serious enough that he now employs a small team to keep pace with demand from chefs and collectors worldwide.
This 7" Bunka carries Huber's own "Silverline" construction — a San Mai build with a core of 1.2419 tungsten tool steel, forge-welded between softer outer layers for a blade that combines a hard, edge-holding core with the resilience of its cladding. The Bunka shape itself splits the difference between a Santoku and a traditional Japanese knife, prized for its flat edge and pointed tip. The handle is black ash, dark-grained and understated, letting the blade's brushed steel finish carry the visual weight.
Sourced directly from Huber by our custom knife buying team at Blade Show 2026, this Bunka arrives with a protective blade sheath, ready for the cutting board.
Specifications
- Maker: Martin Huber
- Blade: "Silverline" San Mai, 1.2419 Tungsten Steel core
- Handle: Black Ash
- Blade Length: 7.25"
- Blade Height: 2.375"
- Overall Length: 12"
- Location: Steyr, Austria
- Acquired: Blade Show 2026
- Includes: Protective blade sheath
- Status: One-of-one
