{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-blue-super-stainless-clad-bunka-170mm","title":"Touroku Sakai Blue Super Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Touroku Sakai Blue Super Bunka combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a more aggressive, precision-focused blade profile built for highly controlled kitchen work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eNote: This Bunka has an exposed core of Blue Super carbon steel, which is not stainless. Please follow care instructions for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elementknife.com\/pages\/knife-care\" title=\"Carbon Steel here\"\u003eCarbon Steel here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touroku Sakai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51745415332157,"sku":"TORCUTBLUSUPSCBUN170","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1972\/2573\/files\/touroku-sakai-blue-super-stainless-clad-bunka-170mm-touroku-sakai-8834583.jpg?v=1781147650","url":"https:\/\/elementknife.com\/products\/touroku-sakai-blue-super-stainless-clad-bunka-170mm","provider":"Element Knife Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}