This is the best seller in the Tsunehisa VG10 Hammered Damascus line - and it earns that status. The combination of tsuchime (hammered) texture and suminagashi (flowing water) Damascus cladding gives the blade both functional and visual qualities that most knives in this price range do not offer together. The hammered surface reduces food sticking during cutting - a practical benefit on a santoku that sees high-volume vegetable and protein work. The Damascus pattern beneath is unique to each blade. VG10 stainless steel at the core provides solid edge retention and low-maintenance performance that suits a knife this visually distinctive - you want to use it, and VG10 rewards daily use.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the ideal all-purpose format for this combination of finish and steel. At 187mm blade length and 46mm height with a 2mm spine this is a well-proportioned japanese damascus steel santoku knife with excellent knuckle clearance and a flat enough profile for push-cutting. The oval sandalwood handle with black pakka wood ferrule and Tokyo-style machi gap is a refined pairing for this level of blade finish. At 4.7 oz it is balanced and comfortable 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.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the ideal all-purpose format for this combination of finish and steel. At 187mm blade length and 46mm height with a 2mm spine this is a well-proportioned japanese damascus steel santoku knife with excellent knuckle clearance and a flat enough profile for push-cutting. The oval sandalwood handle with black pakka wood ferrule and Tokyo-style machi gap is a refined pairing for this level of blade finish. At 4.7 oz it is balanced and comfortable 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.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
- 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
- Machi: Tokyo Style Gapped
- Weight: 4.7 oz (134g)
- Blade Length: 187mm
- Total Length: 325mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 46mm
