
Takeshi Saji VG-10 Custom Damascus Wild Series Bunka 180mm (7 inch, Desert Ironwood Handle)
“Wild” and “dynamic” are the words that best describe this Saji VG-10 custom Damascus kitchen knife. The blade is made with a VG-10 core forged Nickel Damascus Stainless steel (HRc. 62) and they feature a traditional Japanese Hamaguri-Ba (Convex) blade grind that provides remarkable cutting performance. The layers of white-colored Nickel steel in this Damascus blade contrasts strongly with the stainless steel layers to produce a powerful wavy Damascus pattern that truly sparkles. To further accentuate the wild appearance of the Damascus, Master Saji decided to use the natural figure and grain of the Desert Ironwood Handles a and polished stainless steel bolster and rivets, which match the energetic style of the Damascus blade. The Bunka is a general-purpose kitchen knife that used to be just as popular as the Santoku, but has become less commonplace in recent years. With its tall blade, the Bunka knife is particularly suitable for cutting vegetables or fruit and the triangular tip area