Tsunehisa Hamono is a large OEM maker based in Tosa, somewhat like Tojiro in structure, with roughly 30 smiths producing a wide range of knife lines across several mid-priced steel choices. This 240mm gyuto is built around G3 stainless steel - manufactured by Hitachi Metals, Ltd. with 1.05 percent carbon, 13 percent chromium, and 0.8 percent manganese, typically hardened between 59 and 62 HRC. One of the major benefits of G3 is how closely it echoes the character of carbon alloys; being made with very pure, fine-particle components elevates it to the top performance tier among stainless steels. The core carries high carbon while staying rust and stain resistant, clad in softer stainless steel that keeps the knife genuinely easy to maintain while G3 handles the cutting performance.
This gyuto is nicely proportioned, with a reasonable height and a well-conceived profile. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is finished to a high standard and complements the beautiful hand-chiseled kanji on the blade face. This is a wonderful gyuto for professional or home cooks seeking a great all-around cutter that combines easy maintenance with genuinely top-shelf performance.
Care Instructions: G3 (Ginsan) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between full sharpenings.
This gyuto is nicely proportioned, with a reasonable height and a well-conceived profile. The rosewood oval handle with maple ferrule is finished to a high standard and complements the beautiful hand-chiseled kanji on the blade face. This is a wonderful gyuto for professional or home cooks seeking a great all-around cutter that combines easy maintenance with genuinely top-shelf performance.
Care Instructions: G3 (Ginsan) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between full sharpenings.
- Maker: Tsunehisa
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Edge Steel: G3 (Ginsan / Silver #3) Stainless Steel
- HRC: 59-62
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Maple
- Weight: 6.2 oz
- Blade Length: 243 mm
- Total Length: 398 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2.99 mm
- Blade Height: 48.19 mm
- Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
