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The Sakai Kikumori OHS Bunka 165mm combines SG2 powdered steel performance with an elegant damascus finish and a lightweight traditional magnolia handle. Thin, precise and exceptionally capable, it’s a knife designed for cooks who want high performance cutting with a refined, understated aesthetic.
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Sakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making
Sakai Kikumori
Based in Sakai, Osaka — Japan’s historic knife-making city — Sakai Kikumori has been producing kitchen knives for generations, working alongside some of the country’s most respected blacksmiths and sharpeners. Their knives balance traditional craftsmanship with practical performance, offering tools trusted by professional chefs and serious home cooks alike.
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Bunka – A Versatile All-Rounder
The bunka is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for everyday prep work. Similar in function to a santoku but with a more aggressive kiritsuke-style tip, it offers excellent precision for detailed knife work while still handling larger vegetables, herbs and proteins with ease. The flatter edge profile encourages efficient push cutting and chopping, making it a favourite for home and professional kitchens alike.
At 165mm, this bunka feels nimble and highly controllable while still offering enough length for most day-to-day tasks.
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Damascus Finish – Layered Steel Patterning
This blade features a fine damascus finish created by layering multiple steels together before forging. The result is the flowing, rippled pattern visible across the blade face, giving each knife subtle individuality and a refined appearance. On the OHS range, the patterning is particularly fine and understated, complementing the clean overall finish beautifully.
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SG2 Powdered Steel – Exceptional Edge Retention
SG2 is a high-performance powdered stainless steel known for its excellent edge retention, fine grain structure and ability to take an extremely refined edge. Compared to many conventional stainless steels, SG2 offers longer lasting sharpness while still maintaining impressive toughness and corrosion resistance. It’s a favourite among cooks looking for top-level cutting performance with lower maintenance than carbon steel.
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Magnolia Wa Handle – Lightweight Traditional Feel
Fitted with a traditional Japanese magnolia wood wa handle, the OHS range feels lightweight, balanced and comfortable in hand. Magnolia is prized for its subtle texture and low weight, helping keep the knife agile and responsive during longer prep sessions.
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Care
• Hand wash only — never place in the dishwasher
• Dry thoroughly after use
• Use a soft wooden or plastic chopping board
• Store safely to protect the edge
• Sharpen using whetstones when required
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Specifications
Blade Length: 165mm
Blade Shape: Bunka
Steel: SG2 Powdered Stainless Steel
Finish: Damascus
Handle: Magnolia Wa Handle
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Please note: Due to the handmade nature of Japanese knives, slight variations in finish, pattern and measurements may occur from knife to knife.
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