The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. However, this knife is perfect for use with the push-cut or pull-cut method. The fine tip of the Bunka will give you precision and agility as it will pass through the food more easily when cutting.
Super Gold 2 or SG2 is a powder metallurgy steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co Ltd in Takefu, Echizen/ Fukui. It is a high-carbon stainless steel that is pulverized to a very fine grain size and then put back together. This process results in a homogeneous grain structure of the steel, making it easier to sharpen and very durable. Takefu Steel is the company that also created the popular VG-10 steel. The goal behind the design of SG2 was to offer a range above VG-10, which proves to be the case in all aspects.
Being able to reach a hardness of 64 HRC and thus obtaining a breathtaking edge, the SG2 is very famous in the world of Japanese cutlery.
The Makoto Kurosaki bunka knife pairs this exceptional cutting geometry with an equally considered aesthetic: a Tsuchime hammered finish that reduces drag during slicing, and a warm cherry wood handle that sits naturally in the hand for extended prep sessions. For those seeking an sg2 bunka knife that delivers both technical performance and refined craftsmanship, this Sakura edition represents Kurosaki's hallmark balance of functional geometry and artisanal attention to detail.
