Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon
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Sakai Kikumori "Choyo" Blue 1 Bunka 180mm - Persimmon

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Blue 1 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Mirror Clad
Hardness
64 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Attentive
4 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Bunka
Blade Material
Blue 1 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Mirror Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Persimmon & Blonde
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
180mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
3mm/3mm
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
164g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Bunka knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive, angular tip and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Bunka is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Steel #1, known as "Aogami" #1, is a premium high-carbon steel enriched with tungsten and chromium. It has seen a recent surge in popularity and is now used by many top-tier knife makers for its superior edge retention and durability. It also offers a unique balance of toughness and sharpness. This steel is highly valued in crafting traditional Japanese knives, especially for professional use.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sakai·Brand

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai, Osaka
Sakai Kikumori

Holder of Japan's Traditional Craft designation, one of the highest distinctions in the trade.

Coordinates
34.6°N · 135.5°E
Signature
Traditional Sakai wholesaler
Steels
Aogami #2Shirogami #2Ginsan
Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.
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