Tsunehisa Nickel Damascus VG10 gyuto 210mm EN

Tsunehisa is a brand, like many others in Japan, which is responsible for marketing the proven creations of several blacksmiths, based in different cities, such as Sakai, Tosa or Seki for example.

Each city has its own style in the creation of kitchen knives, and also specialize in the use of certain steels more than others.

For example, Tosa craftsmen are recognized for having excellent mastery in forging Ginsan and AUS10 steel. At Seki are very recognized for the incredible work done on VG10 steel blades. And Sakai for being specialized in the forging of single bevel blades.

Brand: Tsunehisa
series: nickel damascus
steel: VG10
hardness: 61 HRC
finish: nickel damask steel
blade length: 21.4 cm
blade height: 4.58 cm
thickness of blade at heel: 2.1 mm
thickness of blade at tip: 0.4 mm
weight: 153 gr

The handle is made by us in hybrid Fordite, Juma spacer and stabilized birch burl ferrule.

This blade that we are offering you today is part of the “Nickel Damascus” series.

The core is made of VG10 steel, an oxidation-resistant steel with a high carbon content. So we find very good wire retention, ability to obtain an excellent edge and a certain ease of sharpening.