{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg10-suminagashi-tsuchime-santoku-185mm","title":"Tsunehisa VG10 Suminagashi Tsuchime Santoku 185mm Rosewood Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience VG10 Suminagashi Damascus Steel in a Tsuchime-Finished Santoku with an Octagonal Rosewood Wa Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG10 stainless steel core, Suminagashi Damascus cladding (San Mai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 185mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal rosewood Wa handle with black pakka wood bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39650288926798,"sku":"T sumi tsutime RC Santoku","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_fa2548e7-f72c-4a18-803c-4a4d54a3e080.jpg?v=1647692511","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-vg10-suminagashi-tsuchime-santoku-185mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}