This knife is a knockout! Beautiful hammered Damascus with a mirror polish over the top. The knife is made with AUS-10 steel, which is relatively unused in the world of kitchen knives. AUS-10 is made by Aichi Steel in Tokai, Japan.
AUS-10 is a high carbon alloy with a content of 1.05%, similar to G3. To overcome the fragile nature of high carbon content, nickel, manganese, and silicon are added to improve the ductility and elasticity of the material. The upside is steel that is easy to sharpen when correctly heat treated. Other elements in this steel include vanadium, chromium, and molybdenum, which give the steel its elevated resistance to corrosion.
The outstanding difference of this line is that they are virtual lasers with a lovely distal taper. They are thin knives from neck to tip, and as such are very light at just 120g.
The fine blade is matched to a really well-made handle constructed from solid oak. The overall fit and finish are of a high standard. Highly recommended.Maker: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: AUS10
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Hammered, Damascus, Mirror Polish
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
Edge Length: 175 mm
Total Length: 315 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 40 mm
AUS-10 is a high carbon alloy with a content of 1.05%, similar to G3. To overcome the fragile nature of high carbon content, nickel, manganese, and silicon are added to improve the ductility and elasticity of the material. The upside is steel that is easy to sharpen when correctly heat treated. Other elements in this steel include vanadium, chromium, and molybdenum, which give the steel its elevated resistance to corrosion.
The outstanding difference of this line is that they are virtual lasers with a lovely distal taper. They are thin knives from neck to tip, and as such are very light at just 120g.
The fine blade is matched to a really well-made handle constructed from solid oak. The overall fit and finish are of a high standard. Highly recommended.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Pretty Knife, November 26, 2025Posted By: Emilio
Very nice, sharp, and thin. Didn't like it at first, but have used it a lot more than I would have thought. If it were more than just something quick prep, I would use a Tojiro Classic Santoku. It's funny, the only reason I feel it's a 4 stars and gave it away as a present (dropped it and bent the tip) and it got patina on the soft layer, but it didn't ruin the look, plus it was too shiny for my taste, my fault, the pictures and the description said it. Great knife if you like a thin knife that is very shiny, great choice for me it was too light!
Very nice, sharp, and thin. Didn't like it at first, but have used it a lot more than I would have thought. If it were more than just something quick prep, I would use a Tojiro Classic Santoku. It's funny, the only reason I feel it's a 4 stars and gave it away as a present (dropped it and bent the tip) and it got patina on the soft layer, but it didn't ruin the look, plus it was too shiny for my taste, my fault, the pictures and the description said it. Great knife if you like a thin knife that is very shiny, great choice for me it was too light!
