Name: Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Bunka
Brand: Tsunehisa
SKU: TSU-0008
Price: 145.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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First Impressions

This is an impressively thin knife and out of the box the sharpness is already great, there's easily scope to take it further if you wanted to but it's a wonderful start.

Beauty

There's no question that when you open the box and take the knife out of the protective wrap of Japanese newspaper it's a great looking piece of work.

The single piece octagonal enju wood from the Japanese pagoda tree is a simple but stylish one and the polished hammer finish tapering down to the damascus layering and AUS10 are again quite understated but offer plenty of visual interest for those who want both performance and looks.

In Hand

The octagonal wa handle is light and comfortable and the spine and heel area of the blade has been nicely finished and rounded to be more comfortable if you're using a pinch grip and the balance point does vary according to the size and style of the blade but again feels well placed and nimble when in use.

Durability

The stainless cladding and AUS10 core are robust, take and hold an edge well and so it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to spend time maintaining a carbon steel knife.

AUS10 is widely used because it strikes a nice balance of flexibility to avoid chipping easily but hard enough to retain a good edge.

Ease of Care

This is a no-fuss, easy to care for knife. Just follow our care instructions and use your ceramic honing rod regularly and sharpen with a whetstone when required.

Our Verdict

The AUS10 Tsuchime is great value for money.

An impressively thin and consistent edge from Tsunehisa combined with a easy to care for stainless steel and stunning looks. It's definitely a firm favourite!

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Product details

Blade Length: 175mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 314mm (Blade + Handle)
Blade Thickness: 1.79mm (Measured level with heel)
Blade Height: 42.6mm (Heel to spine)
Total Weight: 118 grams
Core Steel: AUS10
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.

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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 61-62 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal enju wood
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: TSU-0008

Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.

Protection & care for this knife

A photo of various protective guards for Japanese chef knives

The handmade leather bunka saya or a santoku sized blade guard is a great option to protect this knife.

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Blacksmith Profile

Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa is a brand that supply knives from a range of blacksmiths and forges from around Japan including Sakai, Tosa and Seki and as such the range of knives available under the Tsunehisa name features a wide range of steels, styles and finishes but each one has a high level of quality and finish in common.

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Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Bunka