Takamura VG10 bunka 170mm

Specifications

The Takamura VG10 Bunka serves as an all-purpose knife designed for slicing and dicing vegetables, meat, and fish. Crafted in Echizen, Japan, it features high-performance VG10 steel with Takamura's exceptional heat treatment and renowned sharpening, delivering outstanding performance without breaking the bank.

• Crafted in Echizen, Japan by Takamura Hamono
• Cutting edge length: 170mm (6.6")
• VG10 stainless steel core at ~62 HRC
• Full convex grind
• Stainless steel construction for easy maintenance
• Western-style handle with better fit and finish compared to their SG2 line
• Ambidextrous design suitable for both right- and left-handed users
• Ideal for home cooks and professional chefs

Details

• Brand: Takamura
• Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
• Knife Type: Bunka
• Finish: Migaki
• Core Steel: VG10
• HRC: ~62
• Steel Type: Stainless
• Cladding: Stainless Clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 298mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 170mm (6.6")
• Blade height at heel: 46.5mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 1.7mm
  • At the heel: 1.6mm
  • Midway: 1.4mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
• Weight: 149g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Reinforced wood
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Takamura knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.