About the Brand - Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa knives come from various blacksmiths and factories around Japan. They offer a wide range of blades made from different steels. These high-performing and affordable knives serve as an excellent entry point into the world of Japanese cutlery. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, Tsunehisa knives provide quality and craftsmanship.

About the Shape - Kiritsuke

The Kiritsuke (切付包丁/切りつけ), like most traditional Japanese knives, is a single bevel knife, meaning that only one side of the blade is ground to form a razor-sharp edge. A double bevel Kiritsuke usually refers to a variation of the Gyuto knife with a Kiristuke-style edge, and is often labeled as a Kiritsuke Gyuto or a K-tip Gyuto.

About the Steel - Aogami Super

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) Super steel has the highest amount of carbon among the Aogami steels meaning the greatest hardness and edge retention. Many knife makers see this steel as one of the best steels to work with. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Kurouchi

Kurouchi (黒打ち) refers to the darkened steel surface as a result from the forging process which forms a coating of oxide. It is the most rusting finish of all but gives knives a traditional character.

About the Finish - Tsuchime

Tsuchime (槌目) refers to a hammered finish. This could be a result from the forging process or be added/hand-hammered by the blacksmith to create an indented and unique finish.

Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kiritsuke Kurouchi Tsuchime 240mm	$159	Sold by TSEF KNIFE	Ships from Switzerland
Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 240mm	$169.00	Sold by Tokushu Knife	Ships from United States

Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke 240mm

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