Tsunehisa SW Washiji Santoku Knife 170mm - Made in Japan

Experience Swedish 19C27 stainless steel in a traditional Japanese santoku with a washiji finish and buffalo horn magnolia handle.

The Specs

• Steel: Swedish 19C27 stainless steel core - stainless-clad, San Mai
• Finish: Washiji (fine pear-skin) - reduces drag and food sticking
• Blade length: 170mm
• Blade height: 46mm
• Spine thickness: 1.8mm
• Total length: 300mm
• Weight: 145g
• Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn collar (Wa style)
• Handle length: 128mm
• Origin: Made in Japan

The Santoku

The Tsunehisa SW Washiji Santoku is built around Swedish 19C27 stainless steel - a high-purity, fine-grained steel prized for its ability to take a keen, refined edge and its ease of sharpening on Japanese water stones. The San Mai construction wraps the hard core in softer stainless cladding for toughness and protection. The washiji finish - a fine pear-skin texture - reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade face. The santoku profile handles meat, fish, and vegetables with equal confidence. At 170mm it is a compact, highly capable all-rounder suited to home and professional kitchens alike. The octagonal magnolia handle with buffalo horn collar is lightweight, well-balanced, and traditional in character. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after each use
• Keep the magnolia handle dry - do not soak
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block - avoid loose drawers