The Tsuchime SRS13 Bunka sits apart from the rest of the Saji line at CKTG - a fully stainless option built around SRS13 powdered stainless steel rather than the reactive Blue #2 carbon core of the Rainbow Damascus range. SRS13 is a high-performance powdered stainless known for exceptional hardness, excellent edge retention, and genuine corrosion resistance - the choice for cooks who want Saji construction quality without managing a carbon edge. At 62+ HRC it performs at the level you would expect from a serious Japanese powdered steel blade.
Takeshi Saji and his collaborator Nomura san forge this bunka in Takefu City, Echizen, using san mai construction with a polished tsuchime (hammered) finish on the cladding. The tsuchime texture covers the upper blade road, reducing food adhesion and giving the knife a forged, textured character distinct from the multi-colored Rainbow Damascus pieces. The bunka format is a versatile reverse-tanto profile - a pointed tip suited to detail work, a flat heel for push-cutting, and a blade height of 51.5mm that gives it serious board presence at 177mm length. The cow bone western handle is a Saji signature - a distinctive, durable material that pairs well with the hammered blade aesthetic and is comfortable in hand.
Care Instructions: SRS13 powdered stainless is highly stain resistant and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Sharpen on quality water stones with consistent angle and light pressure - powdered stainless at high HRC benefits from patience and a light touch.
Takeshi Saji and his collaborator Nomura san forge this bunka in Takefu City, Echizen, using san mai construction with a polished tsuchime (hammered) finish on the cladding. The tsuchime texture covers the upper blade road, reducing food adhesion and giving the knife a forged, textured character distinct from the multi-colored Rainbow Damascus pieces. The bunka format is a versatile reverse-tanto profile - a pointed tip suited to detail work, a flat heel for push-cutting, and a blade height of 51.5mm that gives it serious board presence at 177mm length. The cow bone western handle is a Saji signature - a distinctive, durable material that pairs well with the hammered blade aesthetic and is comfortable in hand.
Care Instructions: SRS13 powdered stainless is highly stain resistant and low maintenance. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Sharpen on quality water stones with consistent angle and light pressure - powdered stainless at high HRC benefits from patience and a light touch.
- Blacksmiths: Takeshi Saji and Nomura san
- Location: Takefu City, Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: SRS13 Powdered Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Tsuchime (Hammered) Stainless
- HRC: 62+
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Engraving: Laser Engraved
- Handle: Western Cow Bone
- Weight: 7.7 oz (220 g)
- Blade Length: 177mm
- Blade Height: 51.5mm
