Tosa has a long tradition of producing working knives at honest prices, and Tsunehisa Hamono is one of the best examples of what that tradition looks like when a factory takes its steel selection and heat treatment seriously. The VG10 Hammered Damascus line combines two classic Japanese surface techniques - tsuchime (hammered) above the shinogi and suminagashi (flowing water Damascus) on the lower blade road - in a knife that delivers more visual character than its price would suggest. This is a strong everyday option from a factory that CKTG has carried for years with consistent results.
At 210mm, this is the most versatile length in the gyuto format - Japanese all-purpose chef knife. The VG-10 stainless core sits in a San Mai construction clad in stainless Damascus with an even grind on both sides, making it equally comfortable for right- and left-handed cooks. The oval sandalwood handle is paired with a black pakka wood ferrule and finished in the Tokyo style, which means a gapped machi between blade and handle - a traditional detail that is visible in the photos and worth knowing about before purchase. The knife runs light at 5.1 oz, which keeps it maneuverable through extended prep sessions.
Care Instructions: VG10 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 and strop regularly. The hammered surface requires no special maintenance.Brand: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered) Damascus
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Oval Sandalwood
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Gapped Machi: Tokyo Style (see photos)
Weight: 5.1 oz (144 g)
Blade Length: 218 mm
Total Length: 355 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
At 210mm, this is the most versatile length in the gyuto format - Japanese all-purpose chef knife. The VG-10 stainless core sits in a San Mai construction clad in stainless Damascus with an even grind on both sides, making it equally comfortable for right- and left-handed cooks. The oval sandalwood handle is paired with a black pakka wood ferrule and finished in the Tokyo style, which means a gapped machi between blade and handle - a traditional detail that is visible in the photos and worth knowing about before purchase. The knife runs light at 5.1 oz, which keeps it maneuverable through extended prep sessions.
Care Instructions: VG10 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 and strop regularly. The hammered surface requires no special maintenance.
