Experience Japanese VG1 Stainless in the Japanese All-Rounder
The Tsunehisa VG1 M104 Santoku 170mm is made in Japan from VG1 stainless steel - a versatile, flat-profiled blade for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and herbs with equal confidence, with easy maintenance and no rust risk.
The Specs
Steel: VG1 stainless - stainless clad, San Mai
Finish: Tsuchime (hammered) - reduces drag and food sticking
Blade length: 170mm | Double bevel
Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel
Handle: Pakkawood (Western Yo style)
Origin: Japan
The Japanese All-Rounder
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. At 170mm, it's the standard Santoku size - versatile enough for most kitchen tasks, compact enough for precise work. VG1 stainless holds a sharp, long-lasting edge with minimal maintenance - no rust risk, easy to sharpen on Japanese water stones. The tsuchime hammered finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash and dry - dishwasher not recommended
Sharpen on Japanese water stones
Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod
Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge
