Tsunehisa Gyuto 210mm – VG10 Damascus | Rosewood Wa Handle

Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta

A beautifully balanced Japanese chef's knife built for everyday precision.

The Tsunehisa Gyuto 210mm combines one of Japan's most trusted stainless steels with elegant Damascus cladding, a traditional Tsuchime hammered finish, and a lightweight rosewood wa handle. Designed as an all-purpose chef's knife, it delivers exceptional sharpness, refined cutting performance, and effortless handling for every stage of food preparation.

Whether this is your first Japanese knife or the latest addition to your collection, it's a blade you'll reach for every day.

Handcrafted in Japan

Tsunehisa knives are produced by skilled Japanese craftsmen using traditional blade-making techniques combined with modern stainless steels.

The result is a knife that offers the precision, balance, and cutting performance Japanese kitchen knives are renowned for, while remaining practical for everyday use.

Who This Knife Is For

Perfect for:

• Home cooks upgrading to Japanese knives
• Professional chefs
• Users looking for one versatile kitchen knife
• Anyone who values precision and effortless cutting
• Gift buyers seeking premium Japanese craftsmanship

Why You'll Like It

Versatile 210mm Gyuto Profile

The Gyuto is Japan's equivalent of a chef's knife and is designed to handle almost every kitchen task.

Ideal for:

• Vegetables
• Meat
• Fish
• Herbs
• Everyday food preparation

The 210mm blade provides an excellent balance between cutting power, control, and manoeuvrability, making it the preferred size for many professional chefs.

VG10 Stainless Steel Core

At the heart of the blade is VG10 stainless steel, produced by Takefu Special Steel in Japan and hardened to approximately 60–61 HRC.

VG10 has become one of Japan's benchmark knife steels because it offers:

• Excellent sharpness
• Strong edge retention
• Outstanding corrosion resistance
• Easy maintenance
• Excellent balance between hardness and durability

Its fine grain structure allows the blade to take a highly refined edge while maintaining reliable everyday performance.

Damascus Cladding

The VG10 core is protected by layered Damascus stainless steel, creating the flowing pattern unique to every blade.

This traditional construction:

• Protects the hardened cutting core
• Improves blade durability
• Enhances structural stability
• Gives every knife its own distinctive appearance

Elegant craftsmanship combined with practical performance.

Tsuchime Hammered Finish

The traditional Tsuchime finish creates small air pockets between the blade and food, helping ingredients release more easily during cutting.

Benefits include:

• Reduced food sticking
• Smoother slicing
• Improved cutting efficiency
• Distinctive handcrafted appearance

A practical feature that makes everyday preparation more enjoyable.

Traditional Rosewood Wa Handle

The octagonal Japanese wa handle is crafted from natural rosewood and finished with a black Pakka wood ferrule.

It offers:

• Lightweight balance
• Excellent blade control
• Comfortable pinch grip
• Reduced fatigue during long preparation sessions
• Traditional Japanese aesthetics

The forward-balanced design gives the knife an agile, responsive feel in hand.

Specifications

Brand: Tsunehisa
Knife Type: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Length: 210 mm
Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Hardness: Approximately 60–61 HRC
Construction: Damascus Cladding
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood Wa Handle with Black Pakka Ferrule
Made In: Japan

Care Instructions

To keep your knife performing at its best:

• Hand wash only
• Dry immediately after use
• Never place in the dishwasher
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Use on wood or quality synthetic cutting boards
• Sharpen regularly using quality whetstones
• Store in a saya, blade guard, or magnetic knife holder

Complete Your Setup

Pair it with:

• End-Grain Cutting Board
• Japanese Whetstones
• Leather Strop
• Traditional Wooden Saya
• Magnetic Knife Holder

Why We Chose This Knife

At Sharp Knives Malta, we recommend the Tsunehisa VG10 Gyuto to cooks looking for a knife that delivers genuine Japanese performance without unnecessary complexity.

Its combination of VG10 steel, Damascus craftsmanship, traditional wa handle, and versatile 210mm blade makes it an outstanding everyday chef's knife—sharp, beautifully balanced, and built to perform for years to come.

Precision in every cut. Traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Built for everyday performance.