Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm
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Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Hardness
60 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Bunka
Blade Material
VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Dark Maple
Bevel
Double
Edge Length
166mm
Overall Length
308mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.8mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
47mm
gWeight
140g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Bunka is your small/medium sized prep solution. If you prefer a slightly shorter blade length but still need to prep veggies and smaller cuts of meat, this is your stop. The angled "K-Tip" allows for finer tip work and can be used to sweep ingredients across the board so you don't dull your edge.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for crafting top-quality, long-lasting kitchen knives.

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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Daniel Tarantula
Solid Entry Work Horse

I was looking for a quality knife that everyone in the house could care for without concern and found exact what I was looking for at a reasonable price point. It’s not as fancy as other knives on the site but it looks good, light weight, is easy to care for, and cuts with great ease. Highly recommend it.

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Jeric Allen Rivera
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Found a go to shop of my japanese knives! Purchased another one already after having my first piece from them!

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Glenn Bird
Razor Sharp Service

I bought a knife for a staff member just before Christmas. I ordered it on line and then picked it up in store. The store was flat out however, because of the great organisation I simply gave my name, receipt number and I was out the door. Awesome

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Shivam Dashetwar

Sakai Kikumori VG10 Bunka 165mm