Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave
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Takeshi Saji VG10 Forged Tsuchime Bunka - Red Weave

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Core w/ Stainless Cross Tsuchime Finish
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Bunka
Blade Material
VG10 Core w/ Stainless Cross Tsuchime Finish
Handle Material
RBMC (Red Macarta Composite type)
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
180mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.5mm
Blade Height @ Heel
50mm
gWeight
223g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Bunka knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive, angular tip and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Bunka is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Takeshi Saji

Echizen, Fukui
Takeshi Saji

The 3rd generation of the Takeshi Saji forging line, working continuously from Echizen since 1948.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
Damascus patterns, custom handles
Steels
Shirogami #2SG2R2
From his forge in the heart of Takefu Knife Village, Takeshi Saji continues to produce some of the most visually striking and technically masterful knives in Japan. Now in his seventies, Saji-san remains one of the most dynamic and prolific blacksmiths working today, blending traditional forging techniques with bold, contemporary design.

He works across a wide spectrum of steels, from classic Japanese carbon steels to advanced stainless alloys like R2 and VG10. His signature Damascus finishes, including Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel, are unmistakable, and are often paired with an eclectic range of handle styles that reflect both innovation and deep respect for materials.

Takeshi Saji’s knives are true functional artworks, forged with character, built for performance, and deeply rooted in decades of skill and passion.
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