Experience VG10 Suminagashi Damascus Steel in a Tsuchime-Finished Santoku with an Octagonal Rosewood Wa Handle
The Specs
Steel: VG10 stainless steel core, Suminagashi Damascus cladding (San Mai)
Finish: Tsuchime (hammered)
Hardness: 61 HRC
Blade length: 185mm
Edge grind: Double-edged (50/50)
Handle: Octagonal rosewood Wa handle with black pakka wood bolster
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 the Suminagashi forging technique: the VG10 core is forged between multiple layers of contrasting steel, creating a flowing Damascus pattern unique to each blade. The tsuchime (hammered) finish on the blade face creates small air pockets that reduce food adhesion during cutting - practical as well as visually striking. The santoku profile - flat edge, wide blade, rounded tip - handles meat, fish, and vegetables with equal confidence. The octagonal rosewood Wa handle with black pakka bolster is the premium option in the Tsunehisa VG10 range. Not reactive - no special drying protocol required beyond standard care.
