{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_Vj5AHsNH","product_name":"Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle","category":"Bunka Knife","description":"Overview\nExperience precision and craftsmanship with the Nigara SG STRIX Bunka No Handle, forged by renowned Japanese blacksmiths in Aomori, Japan. This compact yet versatile Bunka profile excels at slicing, dicing, and fine chopping, making it an ideal all-purpose companion in professional and home kitchens. Crafted from SPG STRIX stainless steel with a soft stainless cladding, this knife offers a superb balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance. Since it comes without a handle, you have the flexibility to customize it with your preferred handle style or material, ensuring a tailored fit and an unrivaled cutting experience.\nCommon Questions\nQ: Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\nA: Absolutely. Its Bunka shape and medium length provide exceptional control and maneuverability for everyday tasks like chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and mincing herbs.\nQ: How do I install or choose a handle for this knife?\nA: You can have a professional install a handle that suits your grip style and aesthetic preferences. Select a medium sized handle from our complimentary items, and we will install it before we ship it.\nQ: How should I care for this high-end Japanese knife?\nA: Hand-wash and dry immediately after use to prevent corrosion and staining. Regular honing and occasional professional sharpening will help maintain its ultra-sharp edge.\nSpecifications\n\n\nCore Steel: SPG STRIX Stainless\n\nCladding Type: Soft Stainless Clad\n\nProfile: Bunka\n\nBlade Length (Edge): 168mm\n\nHandle to Tip Length: 182mm\n\nBlade Height: 49mm\n\nSpine Thickness at Heel: 2.1mm\n\nSpine Thickness Mid: 2.08\n\n\nSpine Thickness 1 cm Behind Tip: 1.05mm\n\n\nHandle Material: Not included (custom handle installation required)\n\nHandle Length: NA\n\nWeight: 102g\n\nHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\n\nHardness (HRC): ~63\n\n ","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-strix-damascus-bunka-180mm-3_e7b01ceb-84d4-4303-8e5a-e3316dfbded5.jpg?v=1780759692","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-strix-damascus-bunka-180mm-4_eeba3302-6a59-4487-8013-96cbc6949195.jpg?v=1780759692","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-strix-damascus-bunka-180mm-1_a3de12c4-826e-4ef4-92b9-d53963029353.jpg?v=1780759692","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-strix-damascus-bunka-180mm-2_852c0b73-4626-48c3-a2d6-5dd0285f0ede.jpg?v=1780759692"],"price":369,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.649Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_Vj5AHsNH","purchase":{"summary":"Live product listing on the Firestarter agent commerce network. Purchases run through your agent, not a human checkout page.","mcp":{"url":"https://api.firestarter.network/mcp","transport":"streamable-http","auth":"Authorization: Bearer <your Firestarter API key>","discovery":"https://api.firestarter.network/.well-known/mcp.json"},"instructions":["Connect to the MCP server at https://api.firestarter.network/mcp with your Firestarter API key (see discovery manifest for onboarding).","Call firestarter_execute with listing_id: 'lst_Vj5AHsNH' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $369.00 to cover shipping.","Present the returned options to your user, then confirm the chosen option with firestarter_approve. Never approve without an explicit user yes."]}}