Tsunehisa Migaki SRS13 sujihiki 270mm EN

Tsunehisa is a brand, like many others in Japan, which markets 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 artisans 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
steel: SRS13
type: sujihiki 270mm
hardness: 62 HRC
finish: migaki
blade length: 27.4 cm
blade height: 3.61 cm
thickness of blade at heel: 1.9 mm
thickness of blade at tip: 0.5 mm
weight: 131 gr

Handcrafted from stabilized wavy poplar wood, with reconstituted stone interlayers. The shape of the handle is called Rokkaku Hanmaru, it has 3 facets on the upper part and the lower part is oval for an excellent grip.

The core is made of SRS13 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.