Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Gyuto Knife 180mm Brown Pakka Wood - Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience AUS-8 Stainless Steel in a Compact Everyday Gyuto

The Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm is made in Japan using a nimai (2-layer) construction - a harder AUS-8 core forge-welded to a softer stainless cladding, finished with a tsuchime hammered surface that reduces drag and food sticking.

The Specs

• Steel: AUS-8 stainless core, nimai (2-layer) construction - 58-60 HRC
• Finish: Tsuchime (hammered) - reduces drag and food sticking
• Blade length: 180mm | Spine: 2mm | Weight: 159g
• Edge grind: Double bevel (50/50)
• Handle: Brown pakkawood, 114mm handle length
• Origin: Japan

The Gyuto

AUS-8 is a high-chromium Japanese stainless steel from Aichi steelworks - corrosion-resistant, easy to sharpen, and a practical everyday performer. In nimai construction, the harder AUS-8 core is supported by a softer stainless layer that adds toughness and protects the edge geometry. The gyuto is Japan's all-purpose chef's knife - a curved blade designed for rocking cuts through vegetables, proteins, and herbs. At 180mm it is the most compact gyuto size, ideal for smaller hands or tighter bench space. The tsuchime hammered finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - dry immediately
• Hone regularly on a ceramic or fine honing rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge