{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-aogami-super-bunka-170mm-green-pakka-handle","title":"Touroku Sakai Aogami Super Bunka 170mm – Green Pakka Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, precise and seriously sharp — a performance-focused Bunka built around one of Japan’s most respected carbon steels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTouroku Sakai Aogami Super Bunka 170mm\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a versatile Japanese blade shape with the excellent cutting characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its clean satin finish and dark green Pakka wood handle give the knife an understated appearance that keeps the focus firmly on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAogami Super – Serious Cutting Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is a premium Japanese carbon steel valued for its ability to take an extremely keen edge while providing excellent edge retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cooks who enjoy maintaining and sharpening their own knives, Aogami Super offers a noticeable step into traditional high-performance Japanese carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the core steel is reactive, the exposed edge should be \u003cstrong\u003ewashed and dried immediately after use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over time, it can naturally develop a patina — completely normal for carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e170mm Bunka – Compact \u0026amp; Versatile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e170mm Bunka profile\u003c\/strong\u003e hits a sweet spot between compact handling and useful blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flatter cutting edge is excellent for chopping and push-cutting vegetables, while the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eK-tip\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a fine point for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables and herbs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine slicing and dicing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallots, garlic and onions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tip work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday kitchen preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cooks who find a 210–240mm Gyuto unnecessarily large, this is a particularly attractive alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMinimalist Japanese Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no Damascus pattern or elaborate hammered finish competing for attention here. 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The dark green colour is subtle and complements the minimalist blade beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touroku Sakai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super \/ Blue Super\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Pakka Wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese \/ Wa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Bevel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetables, meat, fish and precision preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon-steel care required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife makes most sense for someone who already appreciates Japanese knives or wants to move beyond conventional stainless steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's particularly suited to cooks who want \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent sharpness and edge retention in a compact all-purpose knife\u003c\/strong\u003e and are comfortable giving carbon steel the small amount of extra care it requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who knows they will leave their knife wet in the sink, this isn't the right choice — VG10 or another stainless option would be much more sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this model interesting is its simplicity: \u003cstrong\u003eAogami Super steel, a highly practical 170mm Bunka profile and an understated Japanese handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo unnecessary decoration. 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