
Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Santoku Knife 180mm Brown Pakka Wood - Made in Japan šÆšµ
Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime SantokuĀ Knife, Pakka Wood handle,
The blade consists of 2 layers of steel - theĀ harder steelĀ AUS-8 (60 HRC)Ā and a layerĀ of softer stainless steel are forge weldedĀ together in what is known as "nimai" construction.Ā AUS-8 steelĀ isĀ a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts ofĀ carbonĀ (0.7-0.75%) and is also high inĀ vanadiumĀ (0.10-0.26%) andĀ molybdenumĀ (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage ofĀ chromiumĀ (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix.Ā
This carefully balanced composition does not only endow the blade with exceptional hardness (60 HRC) but also good wear and tear and rust-resistance properties.Ā
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type:
AUS-8 steelĀ
HRC: 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mmĀ
Blade Height:Ā
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood Handle
Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")
Weight: 159g (6 ounces)
Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime SantokuĀ Knife, Pakka Wood handle,
The blade consists of 2 layers of steel - theĀ harder steelĀ AUS-8 (60 HRC)Ā and a layerĀ of softer stainless steel are forge weldedĀ together in what is known as "nimai" construction.Ā AUS-8 steelĀ isĀ a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts ofĀ carbonĀ (0.7-0.75%) and is also high inĀ vanadiumĀ (0.10-0.26%) andĀ molybdenumĀ (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage ofĀ chromiumĀ (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix.Ā
This carefully balanced composition does not only endow the blade with exceptional hardness (60 HRC) but also good wear and tear and rust-resistance properties.Ā
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type:
AUS-8 steelĀ
HRC: 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mmĀ
Blade Height:Ā
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood Handle
Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")
Weight: 159g (6 ounces)
Original: $433,958.47
-70%$433,958.47
$130,187.54Description
Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime SantokuĀ Knife, Pakka Wood handle,
The blade consists of 2 layers of steel - theĀ harder steelĀ AUS-8 (60 HRC)Ā and a layerĀ of softer stainless steel are forge weldedĀ together in what is known as "nimai" construction.Ā AUS-8 steelĀ isĀ a popular Japanese steel from the Aichi steelworks that is incredibly resistant to rust, yet simple to sharpen. The steel contains high amounts ofĀ carbonĀ (0.7-0.75%) and is also high inĀ vanadiumĀ (0.10-0.26%) andĀ molybdenumĀ (0.10-0.30%). It also has a high percentage ofĀ chromiumĀ (14.5%), making the blade corrosion-resistant and increasing the hardness, durability and the tensile strength of steel mix.Ā
This carefully balanced composition does not only endow the blade with exceptional hardness (60 HRC) but also good wear and tear and rust-resistance properties.Ā
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type:
AUS-8 steelĀ
HRC: 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mmĀ
Blade Height:Ā
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood Handle
Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")
Weight: 159g (6 ounces)
























