Tsunehisa Nawame Santoku 17 cm Damascus A10

Tsunehisa Nawame Santoku 17 cm Damascus AUS-10 is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for everyday work with vegetables, meat, and fish. The Santoku profile offers excellent control during slicing, chopping, and portioning, making it one of the most practical knife shapes for both home and professional kitchens.

The blade features an AUS-10 stainless steel core, a Japanese steel valued for reliable edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easier maintenance compared with carbon steels. With a hardness of 60-61 HRC, the knife offers a practical balance between sharpness, edge durability, and ease of resharpening.

The blade is finished with a combination of Tsuchime and Damascus, bringing together a hammered surface texture and a layered steel pattern. This finish gives the knife a distinctive Japanese appearance and emphasizes the crafted character of the blade. Stainless cladding protects the core and makes daily care easier.

The octagonal handle made from burnt oak wood sits comfortably in the hand and gives the knife a natural, elegant appearance. The double bevel grind makes the knife suitable for both right and left handed users. It is a strong choice for anyone looking for a practical Santoku with a stainless core and a distinctive Damascus finish.

Specifications

Brand: Tsunehisa
Country of manufacture: Japan
Knife type: Santoku
Blade length: 16.7 cm
Overall length: 30.4 cm
Blade height at heel: 4.6 cm
Blade height mid: 4.3 cm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.0 mm
Spine thickness mid: 2.0 mm
Handle length: 12.8 cm
Handle: octagonal, burnt oak wood
Steel: AUS-10 core, stainless cladding
Blade finish: Tsuchime, Damascus
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Grind: double bevel
Weight: 133 g