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. 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 a 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.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: 4.7 oz (134 g)
Blade Length: 187 mm
Total Length: 325 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the ideal all-purpose format for this combination of finish and steel. 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 a 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.
