Touroku Sakai Monosteel Bunka 180mm – Tsuchime – Walnut Handle
A practical Japanese all-purpose knife with a distinctive Bunka profile, easy-care stainless steel and a traditional walnut handle.
The Touroku Sakai Bunka 180mm is designed for cooks who want Japanese cutting performance without complicated maintenance. Its versatile 180mm blade, hammered tsuchime finish and angular Bunka tip give it plenty of character while keeping the knife practical for everyday use.
Versatile 180mm Bunka Profile
The Bunka is one of the most useful Japanese knife shapes for the home kitchen. Its relatively flat cutting edge works particularly well for vegetables, while the pointed tip gives you considerably more precision than a Nakiri.
At 180mm, this model offers enough blade length for serious preparation while remaining compact and easy to control.
It's particularly well suited for:
- Vegetables and herbs
- Meat preparation
- Fish
- Dicing onions
- Fine slicing
- Precise tip work
- General everyday cooking
For someone deciding between a Santoku and something with a little more personality, the Bunka is an excellent alternative.
Stainless Monosteel Construction
The blade uses a stainless monosteel construction, meaning the blade is made without a separate Damascus cladding or decorative outer layers.
This keeps the knife straightforward and practical. Stainless steel provides good resistance to corrosion and makes this an approachable Japanese knife for cooks who don't want the extra maintenance associated with carbon steel.
Tsuchime Hammered Finish
The upper section of the blade features a traditional tsuchime hammered texture, giving the knife its distinctly Japanese appearance without making it overly decorative.
Combined with the clean lower blade and angular Bunka profile, it creates a knife that looks traditional but still feels modern.
Walnut Japanese Handle
A walnut Wa handle completes the knife, paired with a darker ferrule for a clean contrast.
The traditional Japanese handle keeps the overall design simple and elegant while providing a comfortable, lightweight grip.
Specifications
Brand: Touroku Sakai
Knife Type: Bunka
Blade Length: 180mm
Steel: Stainless Steel
Construction: Monosteel
Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered
Handle: Walnut Wood
Handle Style: Japanese / Wa
Edge: Double Bevel
Maintenance: Easy-care stainless
Best For: Vegetables, meat, fish and general preparation
Who This Knife Is For
This Bunka is particularly suitable for someone buying their first Japanese knife and wanting something versatile, easy to maintain and visually distinctive.
It's also a strong choice for experienced cooks looking for an everyday workhorse without paying extra for Damascus cladding or premium powder steels.
Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta
We like this model because it keeps things sensible: a useful 180mm Bunka profile, stainless monosteel construction, traditional walnut handle and an attractive tsuchime finish.
It gives you the character of a Japanese knife without unnecessary complexity—making it a very practical everyday choice and a gift-ready option for someone getting into Japanese knives.