Tsunehisa Shirogami 1 nakiri 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: Shirogami #1 with stainless coating
hardness: 62 HRC
finish: migaki
blade length: 17.2 cm
blade height: 4.7 cm
blade thickness at heel: 2.1 mm
weight: 132 gr

The handle is made by us from stabilized poplar wood with a reconstituted stone insert.

The core is made of #1 Shirogami steel, considered the hardest alloy in knife making. This offers us very good wire retention, excellent ability to obtain a razor sharp edge and great ease of sharpening.