Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Kiritsuke Knife 210mm Brown Pakka Wood - Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience AUS-8 Stainless Steel in a Striking Kiritsuke Profile

The Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm 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. The kiritsuke profile combines the flat edge of a nakiri with the pointed tip of a gyuto - a hybrid blade for cooks who want one knife that does everything.

The Specs

• Steel: AUS-8 stainless core, nimai (2-layer) construction - 58-60 HRC
• Finish: Tsuchime (hammered) - reduces drag and food sticking
• Blade length: 210mm | Spine: 2mm | Weight: 159g
• Edge grind: Double bevel (50/50)
• Handle: Brown pakkawood, 114mm handle length
• Origin: Japan

The Kiritsuke

AUS-8 is a high-chromium Japanese stainless steel from Aichi steelworks - corrosion-resistant, easy to sharpen, and a practical everyday performer. The kiritsuke is traditionally a single-bevel knife reserved for executive chefs in Japan - this double-bevel version makes the distinctive angled tip profile accessible to all cooks. The flat edge excels at push cuts through vegetables while the pointed tip handles detail work and protein slicing. At 210mm it is a versatile all-rounder. 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