Tsunehisa G3 Nashiji Brown Santoku 180mm With Bolster

Experience Ginsan Stainless Steel in the Japanese All-Rounder - Now With Bolster

The Specs

• Steel: G3 Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless - San Mai, roll forged - 60 HRC
• Cladding: Stainless steel
• Finish: Nashiji (pear-skin) - reduces drag and food sticking
• Blade length: 185mm | Blade height: 45mm | Spine: 2.1mm
• Weight: 156g (5.4 oz) | Overall length: 308mm
• Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel
• Handle: Brown pakkawood (Western Yo style) with bolster
• Origin: Tosa, Japan

The Best of Both Worlds

The Tsunehisa G3 Nashiji Brown Santoku 180mm With Bolster is made in Tosa, Japan from Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless steel - a high carbon stainless that sharpens like carbon steel, holds an edge like carbon steel, and stays rust-free like stainless. G3 Ginsan steel is made by Hitachi Metals and sits in a rare category: a stainless steel with the fine grain structure, edge formation, and sharpening feel of classic white carbon steel. The santoku's flat blade profile and blade height make it ideal for the push-cut style - clean, full-contact cuts through vegetables, proteins, and herbs without the rocking motion. The nashiji pear-skin finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. The addition of a bolster adds weight and balance at the heel, and provides a natural finger stop for a pinch grip. Made in Tosa, Japan by Tsunehisa - a maker renowned for outstanding value and top-quality steel selection.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash and dry - dishwasher not recommended
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones - sharpens easily like carbon steel
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge