Touroku Sakai Bunka 180mm – Monosteel Stainless Steel – Green Pakka Handle
A practical Japanese Bunka built for everyday use, combining easy-care stainless steel, approximately 59 HRC hardness, a hammered tsuchime finish and a distinctive green pakka wood handle.
The 180mm Bunka is an excellent all-purpose size—large enough to handle serious preparation while remaining agile and easy to control. Its characteristic K-tip also gives it more precision at the point than a traditional Santoku.
A Versatile Everyday Bunka
The Bunka is designed to cover most of the jobs you would normally reach for a chef’s knife to perform. The relatively tall blade provides good knuckle clearance, while the pointed tip is particularly useful for detailed work.
It is well suited for:
- Vegetables and herbs
- Meat preparation
- Fish portioning
- Onions, garlic and fine chopping
- Precise tip work
- General everyday kitchen preparation
For someone buying their first Japanese knife, this is a particularly practical profile.
Monosteel Stainless Steel – 59 HRC
Unlike laminated or Damascus knives, this Touroku Sakai is made with a straightforward stainless monosteel construction.
At approximately 59 HRC, the steel offers a sensible balance between edge retention and durability. It is less demanding than very hard Japanese steels and comparatively straightforward to sharpen, making it well suited to regular everyday use.
The stainless construction also provides good corrosion resistance and requires minimal maintenance.
Tsuchime Hammered Finish
The upper section of the blade features a traditional tsuchime hammered finish, giving the otherwise clean monosteel blade additional texture and Japanese character.
Rather than relying on elaborate Damascus patterns, the design remains simple, functional and understated.
Green Pakka Wood Handle
The traditional Japanese-style green pakka wood handle gives the knife a distinctive appearance while remaining practical for kitchen use.
Pakka wood is made from layers of wood and resin, providing greater resistance to moisture and dimensional changes than untreated natural wood.
Specifications
Brand: Touroku Sakai
Knife Type: Bunka / Multipurpose Chef’s Knife
Blade Length: 180mm
Steel: Stainless Monosteel
Hardness: Approx. 59 HRC
Blade Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered
Handle: Green Pakka Wood
Edge: Double Bevel
Maintenance: Stainless / Easy Care
Best For: Vegetables, meat, fish and general kitchen preparation
Who This Knife Is For
This Bunka is a strong choice for someone who wants Japanese design and cutting performance without moving into high-maintenance or extremely hard steels.
The combination of 59 HRC stainless steel and a 180mm blade makes it especially suitable for home cooks, culinary students and professionals looking for a dependable everyday work knife.
Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta
We selected this Touroku Sakai because it focuses on what actually matters for an everyday knife: versatility, manageable hardness, easy maintenance and a comfortable all-purpose 180mm profile.
The hammered blade and green pakka handle give it a unique design, while its accessible stainless construction also makes it a very good gift-ready Japanese knife for someone taking their first step into quality Japanese cutlery.