The Teflon coating on the Kurokage line is not a gimmick - it is a functional addition that cooks who use these knives consistently praise. Everything slides off the blade cleanly, cleaning is effortless, and the dark coating combined with the hammered tsuchime finish beneath it creates a visual effect that is genuinely striking in person. Kurokage means dark shadow in Japanese. Featuring VG10 stainless steel, san mai construction with stainless hammered cladding, and an octagonal wenge handle with a Tokyo-style machi gap, these knives are produced in Sakai, Japan, by Sakai Takayuki.
The 195mm bunka is the larger format of the Kurokage line - full chef knife length with the reverse tanto tip profile and 50mm blade height. Weighing nearly 6 oz, it has real presence on the board, with the added precision of the tanto tip for garnish work and detail cuts. The Teflon coating and hammered finish give it a visual impact that makes it one of the most striking large-format bunka knives available. The VG10 edge is fully stainless and low maintenance.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The Teflon coating provides excellent food release and is durable under normal kitchen use, but avoid abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, which can damage the coating over time. Sharpen only on the polished VG10 edge - not on the Teflon-coated cladding. Use quality water stones or a ceramic rod. Avoid bones and frozen foods.Maker: Sakai Takayuki
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Hammered Tsuchime
Coating: Black Teflon
HRC: 60-61
Finish: Hammered Tsuchime with Teflon Coating
Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel
Handle: Octagonal Wenge Wood
Handle Installation: Tokyo-Style Machi Gap
Weight: 5.8 oz (166 g)
Blade Length: 201 mm
Total Length: 362 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
The 195mm bunka is the larger format of the Kurokage line - full chef knife length with the reverse tanto tip profile and 50mm blade height. Weighing nearly 6 oz, it has real presence on the board, with the added precision of the tanto tip for garnish work and detail cuts. The Teflon coating and hammered finish give it a visual impact that makes it one of the most striking large-format bunka knives available. The VG10 edge is fully stainless and low maintenance.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The Teflon coating provides excellent food release and is durable under normal kitchen use, but avoid abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, which can damage the coating over time. Sharpen only on the polished VG10 edge - not on the Teflon-coated cladding. Use quality water stones or a ceramic rod. Avoid bones and frozen foods.
