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 - Japan's 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: VG-10 stainless is low maintenance - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between sharpenings to keep the edge performing well. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces that could chip or roll the edge.Brand: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered) and Suminagashi (Damascus)
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Oval Sandalwood
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Gapped Machi: Tokyo Style
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 - Japan's 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: VG-10 stainless is low maintenance - hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between sharpenings to keep the edge performing well. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard surfaces that could chip or roll the edge.
