A core of super sharp aogami super steel wrapped in a delightful contrasting kurouchi finished cladding and paired with a spectacular one-off custom handle from @letshandlethis made with Western Tamo ash "optikwood" and black G10 spacers and finished with a clear resin showing off the rivets.
Product details
- Blade Length: 216mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 335mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 1.92mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 45.5mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 191 grams
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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.
Read the Japanese knife care guide - Core Steel: Super Blue Steel
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Various
- Handle Material: Cherry, morado and red pakka wood options
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: CUS-0001
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

We recommend protecting this knife with a gyuto sized blade guard.
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.