Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku
Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku

£145.00

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£145.00

A great combination of thin grind, durable and easy to care for steel with wonderful looks thanks to the polished hammer finish this well balanced and light santoku is a great all rounder for any kitchen.

 
Product Code: TSU-0005

About this range

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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Knife Measurements - Tsunehisa AUS10 Tsuchime Santoku

  • Blade Length: 169mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 307mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 47.2mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 1.97mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.41mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 123 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

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

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

The magnolia santoku saya and medium size blade guard are both compatable with this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

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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