Bunka 160 mm, SAKAI TAKAYUKI VG10 Damascus Bunka
For those who want a chef's knife with a pointed tip for fine work.
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Description
This Bunka knife from Sakai Takayuki is forged in stainless VG10 steel with a Damascus pattern. VG10 steel is known for its sharpness, good wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The compact 160 mm blade gives precision and control, well suited to all-round cutting of vegetables, meat and fish. An ergonomic, balanced handle gives a comfortable grip, for professional and home use alike. A beautiful, effective knife with traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern performance.
Sakai Takayuki · Sakai, Osaka
Sakai Takayuki is Sakai's best-known knife brand, made by Aoki Hamono in a city that has forged knives for 600 years.
All knives from Sakai TakayukiSpecifications
- Knife type
- Bunka (chef's knife)
- Region
- Sakai, Osaka
- Steel
- VG10, stainless steel
- Blade length
- 160 mm
- Handle
- Keyaki with pakkawood
- Edge
- 50/50
- Right-/left-handed
- Both
- Item number (SKU)
- ST7479
- Weight
- 143 g
About the knife type: Bunka (chef's knife)
A bunka is similar to a santoku, but has a sharper, angled tip. It chops vegetables, slices meat and fillets fish.
The tip is good for fine work, but can break more easily, so the knife needs more experience and precision.
About the steel: VG10
Care and maintenance
Wash by hand in warm water, and dry it straight away.
Never the dishwasher. Use a cutting board of wood or plastic, not glass or stone.
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