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.
240mm gyutos are the most popular size for our knife enthusiast customers who want a knife that can do daily work. They are long enough for slicing tasks and tall enough with belly for both rocking and push cutting. This knife has a fairly good flat spot from the heel transitioning into a subtle belly and a finely crafted tip. It is perfect for all styles of cutting.
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: 6.1 oz (172 g)
Blade Length: 246 mm
Total Length: 399 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 51 mm
Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
240mm gyutos are the most popular size for our knife enthusiast customers who want a knife that can do daily work. They are long enough for slicing tasks and tall enough with belly for both rocking and push cutting. This knife has a fairly good flat spot from the heel transitioning into a subtle belly and a finely crafted tip. It is perfect for all styles of cutting.
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.
