Tsuchime means hammered in Japanese. Suminagashi means flowing water. The Tsunehisa VG10 Hammered Damascus line uses both techniques on the same blade - the hammered surface texture across the cladding reduces friction and improves food release, while the Damascus pattern beneath gives each knife a unique visual character that shifts as the light moves across the steel. Tsunehisa forges in Tosa, Japan, a region known for working knife production, with a VG10 stainless core at the edge. VG10 is one of the most widely used Japanese stainless steels in quality kitchen knives - well-rounded performance, solid edge retention, and straightforward maintenance.
With a blade length of 154mm and a height of 29mm, this petty is light and nimble - useful for board tasks through citrus, herbs, and proteins, and narrow enough for in-hand detail cuts. The oval sandalwood handle with a black pakka wood ferrule is a warm, tactile combination that stands out from the typical octagonal wa handle. At 2.4 oz, it disappears in hand during close work. A well-priced VG10 Damascus knife with genuine craftsmanship in the finish.
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
Weight: 2.4 oz (70 g)
Blade Length: 154 mm
Total Length: 277 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 29 mm
With a blade length of 154mm and a height of 29mm, this petty is light and nimble - useful for board tasks through citrus, herbs, and proteins, and narrow enough for in-hand detail cuts. The oval sandalwood handle with a black pakka wood ferrule is a warm, tactile combination that stands out from the typical octagonal wa handle. At 2.4 oz, it disappears in hand during close work. A well-priced VG10 Damascus knife with genuine craftsmanship in the finish.
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.
