Hitohira Imojiya OKD VG-1 Santoku 170mm Wood Handle

The Seki made OKD series feature a mono VG1 steel blade with a very attractive price. They’re fitted with a western style rosewood or wenge handle. These decent performers have a very well balanced classic and sturdy feel to them, they’re very reliable and are pleasantly easy to sharpen.

An equally all-round knife as the gyuto but more orientated to homestyle cooking. Incredibly versatile on its own, easy to use, nimble and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The bunka is a version of the santoku but with a Kiritsuke tip. This style tip will excel in more delicate work while it still retains the all-purpose functionality of the santoku.