Sakai Takayuki Nashiji VG10 Ebony Bunka 160mm

Product Code: 14098

Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 160mm (6.3")
Blade Height: 44mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Ebony Wood
Handle Length: 135mm (5.3")
Weight: 146g (5.1 ounces)

Use and Care

• Avoid cutting or striking frozen foods or bones, as this may cause the blade to chip or break.
• Wash by hand using warm water, then dry immediately with a towel.
• Maintain the blade’s sharpness with a sharpening stone.
• Do not clean the knife in a dishwasher.

Features: The Sakai Takayuki VG10 Nashiji series showcases a distinctive pear-skin (Nashiji) finish, paired with a premium VG10 stainless steel core hardened to 60–61 HRC for superior edge retention.

About the Bunka: The Bunka is a multipurpose knife suitable for meat, fish, & vegetables. It is similar in shape to the Kiritsuke but with a taller blade height.

About Sakai Takayuki: The Sakai Region in Japan has the history of knifemaking for over 600 years. One of the knifemakers from this region; Sakai Takayuki is the perfect representation of this history. The knifemaking techniques and skills have been passed down through generations, making Sakai Takayuki one of the most beloved and trusted knife makers, with its products sold in over 100 countries.