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 - Santoku

The Santoku (三徳) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Steel - AUS 10

Developed by AICHI Techno Metal in Japan, the AUS 10 steel has a higher carbon content than AUS 8, giving it a higher wear resistance. Typically heat-treated to 58-61 HRC.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

Tsunehisa AUS 10 Damascus Santoku 165mm

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Tsunehisa AUG 10 Santoku Damascus 45layer 165mm

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