Tsunehisa VG10 Suminagashi Tsuchime Santoku 185mm Rosewood Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵

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.

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