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	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~264531134~~/ 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 4]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sFFu678M5FrBNHJlMX4Ukp7rSwqsPDAD/view?usp=drive_link 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 4]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~38713040~~/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zzsE1TZ-EV2vJ4t1NZQq-bOG_xygzoCh/view?usp=drive_link 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~981770198~~/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJIc1YrrgVarC4l4IH8V-7bb5cDmMvk8/view?usp=drive_link 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~981855115~~/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LENrXLm_BkB28TkKDNxIwPzRMqOuaOf/view?usp=drive_link 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~27212419~~/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_GFtY-vUerke9RCetsz594-Jfjs6E_vH/view?usp=drive_link 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~622552540~~/ 2025 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zv8yeya5diDEJxD1rlZKW4POswQ4EPIU/view?usp=drive_link 2025 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/27212419/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/27212419/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/622552540/ 2025 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	* [https://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~Reveal4~~/# 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 4]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/264531134/ 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 4]
	* [https://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2021productguide~~/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/38713040/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [~~http~~://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2022productguide~~/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981770198/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [~~http~~://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2023productguide~~/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981855115/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/27212419/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/27212419/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	[[Murray Carter]]		[[Murray Carter]]

			[[Murray Carter Makers mark]]

	==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==		==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==

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	* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
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	==Related==		==Related==
	*[[K15 Itamae Petty]]		*[[K15 Itamae Petty]]
			*[[K15 Wakiita Petty]]
			*[[K15 Minarai Petty]]
	*[[K16 Itamae Funayuki]]		*[[K16 Itamae Funayuki]]
			*[[K16 Wakiita Funayuki]]
			*[[K16 Minarai Funayuki]]
	*[[K17 Itamae Nakiri]]		*[[K17 Itamae Nakiri]]
			*[[K17 Wakiita Nakiri]]
			*[[K17 Minarai Nakiri]]
	*[[K18 Itamae Bunka Bocho]]		*[[K18 Itamae Bunka Bocho]]
			*[[K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho]]
			*[[K18 Minarai Bunka Bocho]]
	*[[K19 Itamae Gyuto]]		*[[K19 Itamae Gyuto]]
	*[[K15 Wakiita Petty]]
	*[[K16 Wakiita Funayuki]]
	*[[K17 Wakiita Nakiri]]
	*[[K19 Wakiita Gyuto]]		*[[K19 Wakiita Gyuto]]
			*[[K19 Minarai Gyuto]]

	==Categories==		==Categories==

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The K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho is considered as part of the second tier of Spyderco’s '''Murray Carter Collection'''

==Appearance in catalogs==

* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/Reveal4/# 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 4]
* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]

==Designer==
[[Murray Carter]]

==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==

* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85297 Spyderco/Murray Carter Kitchen Knife Collaboration.], posted by forum member ''fixall''
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85661 Murray Carter in December's Byte!], posted by forum member ''Stuart Ackerman''

==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==

'''K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho'''

''An all-purpose knife suitable for preparing meat, vegetables, and fish, the Bunka Bocho literally means "cultural knife" because of its role in making traditional Japanese cuisine in the home. Closely related to the Santoku ("three virtues") knife, the Bunka Bocho has a more acute and utilitarian point.''

''Wakiita literally means “near the cutting board” and is a term used to refer to senior apprentices skilled enough to assist high-ranking chefs. Equivalent to sous chefs or journeyman chefs in Western kitchens, they are accomplished culinary professionals well on their way to becoming expert chefs. As the second tier of Spyderco’s Murray Carter Collection, the Wakiita Series captures the spirit of the journeyman chef by expressing Carter’s highly refined designs with solid stainless steel blades.''

''The blades of Wakiita Series knives are precision ground from CTS® BD1N – a high-carbon, nitrogen-enriched stainless steel that provides a superior balance of hardness, edge holding, and corrosion resistance. Like all knives in the Murray Carter Collection, they are ground exceptionally thin and straight for superior cutting performance and proudly feature the signature “Carter Elbow” – a distinctive taper from the spine to the point that reinforces the blade’s tip.''

''In classic style, the knives of the Wakiita Series showcase traditional “wa-style” (octagonal) handles. Painstakingly crafter from solid black G-10, a durable fiberglass and epoxy laminate, the polished handles ensure both comfort and precise control.''

''A remarkable fusion of time-tested traditional designs and state-of-the-art modern materials, the Wakiita Series accurately translates Murray Carter’s prized custom designs into high-performance cutlery that is sure to please even the most discriminating cooking enthusiasts.''<ref name="The K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho in Spyderco's online catalog">The K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/K18G/1832 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

The K18 is originally made in Seki City, Japan, and:

* features a modified [[Drop Point Blade]] shape
* features a polished [[G-10]] handle
* as one of few exceptions in Spyderco's line-up, it does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |K18G
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CTS-BD1N]]
|valign="top" |2020 -
|valign="top" |$335.00 (2021)
|valign="top" |Part of Spyderco's ''Murray Carter Collection''
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |
|}

==Most collectible variation==
The original K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the K18===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|K18G
|align="right"|309mm
|align="right"|185mm
|align="right"|169mm
|align="right"|1.9mm
|align="right"|179g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|K18G
|align="right"|12.15"
|align="right"|7.29"
|align="right"|6.67"
|align="right"|0.074"
|align="right"|6.3oz
|}

==References==

<references/>

== Pictures ==
{|
|[[Image:K18G_L.jpg|thumb|400px|The K18 Wakiita Bunka Bocho,designed by Murray Carter]]
|}

==Related==
*[[K15 Itamae Petty]]
*[[K16 Itamae Funayuki]]
*[[K17 Itamae Nakiri]]
*[[K18 Itamae Bunka Bocho]]
*[[K19 Itamae Gyuto]]
*[[K15 Wakiita Petty]]
*[[K16 Wakiita Funayuki]]
*[[K17 Wakiita Nakiri]]
*[[K19 Wakiita Gyuto]]

==Categories==

[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Fixed blades]]