Tsunehisa tsuchime shirogami#2 santoku 170mm
Tsunehisa tsuchime shirogami#2 santoku 170mm
- Crafted in Tosa, Japan for the Tsunehisa brand
- Santoku: All-purpose Japanese knife excelling at push-cutting vegetables, proteins, and fish with its moderate height and slightly flat profile
- 168mm (6.6") cutting edge length
- Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel core; from Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
- Carbon steel core with stainless clad for easier maintenance
- Oval cherry wood handle for traditional comfort and control
- Height at heel: 47.3mm (1.86")
- Weight: 119g, lightweight for comfortable control
- Ideal for both home cooks and professional chefs
- For right and left handed users
Tsunehisa is a Japanese knife brand that sources its blades from skilled craftsmen in renowned regions such as Seki and Tosa. Focusing on practicality and reliability, Tsunehisa offers excellent value, making them a solid choice for a wide range of users.
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Brand: Tsunehisa
Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: santoku
Finish: tsuchime
Core steel: Hitachi Shirogami#2/ White#2
Steel type: carbon
Cladding: stainless clad
Overall length: 307mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 168mm (6.6")
Blade height at the heel: 47.3mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 1.7mm
• at the heel: 1.7mm
• midway: 1.6mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 119g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: oval cherry wood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 170mm Tsunehisa tsuchime shirogami#2 santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Small surface finish variations in knives are normal.
Shipping information
We ship worldwide from Tokyo, Japan using EMS or DHL. Ships within 24-48 hours. Online tracking included.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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