Tsunehisa VG10 Santoku 180mm Brown Pakka Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience VG10 Stainless Steel in a Versatile Santoku with a Western-Style Brown Pakka Wood Handle

The Specs

• Steel: VG10 stainless steel core, stainless clad (San Mai)
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Blade length: 180mm
• Edge grind: Double-edged (50/50)
• Handle: Western-style brown pakka wood handle
• Origin: Echizen, Japan

The Santoku

VG10 is one of Japan's most respected stainless steels - a cobalt-enriched alloy that achieves 61 HRC hardness with excellent corrosion resistance and strong edge retention. Handmade in Echizen, Japan, this Tsunehisa santoku uses a San Mai construction with a VG10 core forged between two layers of softer stainless cladding. The santoku profile - flat edge, wide blade, rounded tip - is a Japanese all-rounder designed for meat, fish, and vegetables in equal measure. The name translates literally as three virtues. At 180mm it covers most daily prep tasks efficiently. The Western-style brown pakka wood handle makes this an accessible entry point for cooks transitioning to Japanese knives - familiar grip, Japanese blade performance. Not reactive - no special drying protocol required beyond standard care.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block