Polished Damascus on a stainless steel petty is an unusual combination - most Damascus knives lean either fully carbon or decorative stainless - and the Tsunehisa AUS10 Nami line delivers it at a price that makes the visual impact genuinely accessible. AUS10 stainless steel at the core provides better edge retention and corrosion resistance than most stainless alloys at this price point, with a fine enough grain to support a keen edge that sharpens well on quality water stones. The flowing Damascus pattern on the stainless cladding is high-polished and bold - the kind of blade that stands out on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll.
At 154mm blade length and 29mm height the 150mm Nami petty sits between a compact paring knife and a full utility knife in format - useful for board work through citrus, herbs, and small proteins while remaining nimble enough for in-hand detail cuts. At 2mm spine thickness and 2.4 oz it is light and fast. The octagonal oak handle feels solid and natural in hand. If you want a japanese damascus knife with practical utility at an entry price, this is a well-executed option from a brand that has been making knives in Tosa for decades.
Care Instructions: AUS10 is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
At 154mm blade length and 29mm height the 150mm Nami petty sits between a compact paring knife and a full utility knife in format - useful for board work through citrus, herbs, and small proteins while remaining nimble enough for in-hand detail cuts. At 2mm spine thickness and 2.4 oz it is light and fast. The octagonal oak handle feels solid and natural in hand. If you want a japanese damascus knife with practical utility at an entry price, this is a well-executed option from a brand that has been making knives in Tosa for decades.
Care Instructions: AUS10 is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
- Brand: Tsunehisa
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
- Edge Steel: AUS10 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Damascus
- HRC: 60+
- Finish: Polished Damascus
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Oak Octagonal
- Weight: 2.4 oz (70g)
- Blade Length: 154mm
- Total Length: 281mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm
- Blade Height: 29mm
