Tsunehisa Santoku VG-10 Brown 170mm (6.7")
Tsunehisa Santoku VG-10 Brown 170mm is a versatile multi-purpose kitchen knife that will shine with all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking motions on the kitchen board. The knife features a beautiful combination of tsuchime and kasumi finsih. The knife is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones.
Suitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
The Santoku, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.
STEEL:
VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for "gold" as in "gold standard") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The blade consists of multiple layers of steel which are forged welded together in what is known a san-mai construction. This technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The upper part of the blade features a
hammered pattern that transitions into an intricate kasumi finish flowing toward the cutting edge. The blade has been treated with hammer blows, creating a textured tsuchime surface that not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps prevent food from sticking to the blade.
HANDLE:
This knife was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of pakka wood, and features a stainless bolster. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.
ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Tsunehisa is a brand that combines a variety of high quality knives from different knife centers in Japan such as Tosa, Seki and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for producing excellent blades from the V-Gold steel group, and Sakai for its single-edged Honyaki knives.
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Tsunehisa Santoku VG-10 Brown 170mm (6.7")
Tsunehisa Santoku VG-10 Brown 170mm is a versatile multi-purpose kitchen knife that will shine with all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking motions on the kitchen board. The knife features a beautiful combination of tsuchime and kasumi finsih. The knife is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones.
Suitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
The Santoku, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.
STEEL:
VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for "gold" as in "gold standard") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The blade consists of multiple layers of steel which are forged welded together in what is known a san-mai construction. This technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The upper part of the blade features a
hammered pattern that transitions into an intricate kasumi finish flowing toward the cutting edge. The blade has been treated with hammer blows, creating a textured tsuchime surface that not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps prevent food from sticking to the blade.
HANDLE:
This knife was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of pakka wood, and features a stainless bolster. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.
ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Tsunehisa is a brand that combines a variety of high quality knives from different knife centers in Japan such as Tosa, Seki and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for producing excellent blades from the V-Gold steel group, and Sakai for its single-edged Honyaki knives.
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Tsunehisa Santoku VG-10 Brown 170mm is a versatile multi-purpose kitchen knife that will shine with all kinds of chopping, slicing and rocking motions on the kitchen board. The knife features a beautiful combination of tsuchime and kasumi finsih. The knife is simple to maintain, retains its edge for a very long time and is perfect for sharpening on water stones.
Suitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
The Santoku, meaning “three virtues,” excels at slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. Its thin, slightly curved blade allows for precise rocking cuts and delicate work. Balanced and lightweight, it offers comfort and control—ideal for both home cooks and professionals.
STEEL:
VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for "gold" as in "gold standard") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today.
VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.
LAMINATION:
The blade consists of multiple layers of steel which are forged welded together in what is known a san-mai construction. This technique is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors, such as rust and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The upper part of the blade features a
hammered pattern that transitions into an intricate kasumi finish flowing toward the cutting edge. The blade has been treated with hammer blows, creating a textured tsuchime surface that not only gives it a distinctive appearance but also helps prevent food from sticking to the blade.
HANDLE:
This knife was fitted a yo-style, Western-type handle made of pakka wood, and features a stainless bolster. The handle will fit well in your hands for both the hammer and pinch grip.
ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Tsunehisa is a brand that combines a variety of high quality knives from different knife centers in Japan such as Tosa, Seki and Sakai. Their philosophy is that each region has its own steel and different manufacturing processes. For example, Tosa is known for its Ginsanko and Aus-8 steels, Seki is famous for producing excellent blades from the V-Gold steel group, and Sakai for its single-edged Honyaki knives.
