Touroku Sakai Blue Super Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm

The Touroku Sakai Blue Super Bunka combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a more aggressive, precision-focused blade profile built for highly controlled kitchen work. Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan, this Bunka features a Blue Super carbon steel core clad in stainless steel using a traditional Sanmai construction. Blue Super steel is highly regarded for its excellent edge retention, refined cutting feel, and ability to take an extremely sharp edge while maintaining long-term performance. The stainless cladding helps simplify maintenance while still allowing users to experience the responsiveness and feedback that make carbon steel knives so rewarding to use. The Bunka profile builds on the versatility of a Santoku while adding a flatter edge profile and an angled K-tip for greater precision and tip control. It excels at push cutting, controlled slicing, trimming, and finer detail work while remaining highly versatile for everyday prep. The blade geometry feels thin and efficient through ingredients while maintaining stability and control on the board. The K-tip allows for more precise cuts and finer detail work compared to broader Santoku-style profiles. Fitted with an octagonal mono oak handle finished in traditional Yakiurushi lacquer, the knife feels lightweight, balanced, and comfortable through extended prep sessions. The heat-cured lacquer deepens the natural tone of the wood while improving durability and grip. For those looking for a versatile Japanese knife with added precision, excellent edge retention, and highly refined cutting performance, the Bunka offers an outstanding balance of control and everyday usability. Note: This Bunka has an exposed core of Blue Super carbon steel, which is not stainless. Please follow care instructions for Carbon Steel here.