In Japanese the word for hammered is "tsuchime" and the word for damascus is "suminagashi." These beautiful knives, made by Tsunehisa, use both these techniques to deliver a gorgeous blade with excellent stainless steel performance. This santoku is the best seller in the line.
Brand: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even
Finish: Hammered, Damascus
Weight: 4.7 oz (134 g)
Edge Length: 187 mm
Total Length: 325 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
Handle: Oval Sandalwood
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Gapped Machi: Tokyo Style (see photos)
