Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm (Kengata Santoku)

Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm (Kengata Santoku)The Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm is a double bevel general purpose knife featuring Takefu SG2 powdered steel and a stainless Damascus clad san mai construction, best fit for first timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile. This Kengata Santoku measures 160mm in edge length with a 45mm heel height and weighs 160g, featuring a distinctive reverse tanto tip and straighter edge that suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits,

This double-bevel santoku features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron

The unicorn of all knives

180 mm Weight 146 g Tip to Heel Length 182 mm Blade Height at Heel 49 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

The blade is hand sharpened by Nishimura san back in Sakai using natural stone

offering a controllable chopping experience for home cooks

which hardens to 60-64 HRC and requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

and mincing tasks where a less aggressive tip and controllable chopping geometry are preferred

Bonsai is a very popular type of gardening art in Japan and China

51 mm Width of Spine Above Heel

and the Western handle configuration pairs with the long cutting edge for sustained slicing tasks

the knife features an octagonal ebony handle with a subtle taper that provides a geometric grip profile suited to general-purpose kitchen tasks requiring deliberate precision

Grit: 800