Sakai Kikumori 165mm Bunka VG10 Tsuchime Oakwood Handle

This uniquely hammer-marked series from Sakai Kikumori is made with stainless cladding and a hard VG10 stainless steel core with an oakwood octagonal handle.  

These are be a great introduction to Japanese knives for those who can follow a few guidelines.  This line would also be an ideal work horse for a busy professional who needs an affordable stainless. The VG10 stainless steel in the core has a nice blend of stain resistance, toughness, and edge life while being ground thin behind the edge for smooth cutting. 

Sakai Kikumori was started in 1926 and draws on Sakai's 600 year history as the major center of traditional Japanese cutlery manufacturing. They work with a large variety of Sakai's best smiths, sharpeners and small factories to offer a wide variety of knives ranging from traditional materials and styles to more modern, western influenced styles and materials.