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Tsunehisa  |  SKU: TNHS_VG10DA_SU24

Tsunehisa VG10 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm WA handle

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Detailed Specifications
Line To Be Added - Stainless clad
Profile Sujihiki / Slicer
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 136 g | 4.8 oz
Edge Length 242 mm | 9 17/32″
Heel Height 33 mm | 1 19/64″
Width @ Heel 1.6 mm | 1/16″
Width @ Mid 1.6 mm | 1/16″
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.0 mm | 3/64″
Steel VG10 | Stainless
Blade Construction To Be Added
Hardness (HRC) 59 - 61
Surface Finish To Be Added
Handle Western Pakka Wood with Bolster
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Care Instruction
  1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
  2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
  3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
  4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
  5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
  6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.
Profile: Sujihiki
Profile

Sujihiki

Slicer

The Sujihiki, also known as Sujibiki, stands out as a Japanese slicing knife, characterized by a thinner and sharper edge than those found in Western kitchens. Its long blade is ideally crafted for the artful, thin carving of proteins and for slicing terrines and patés with finesse. Blade lengths span from 210mm to 300mm (8.3 to 12 inches), with 240mm and 270mm being particularly favored for their balanced cutting length and agility. When used for their intended purpose Sujihiki has a significant advantage: the slimmer blade will have less surface contact with the soft protein, and lead to reduced frictions during the cut compare to Gyuto as this type of food would "grip" the blade from pushing forward. In addition, the generally flat profile of Sujihiki is a perfect match for slicing tasks, when paired with a carbon steel core, they are some of the best tools for portioning large piece of meat, they can also act as the perfect melon cutter occationaly.
Composition

VG10 Element Composition

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    VG10
    15.0% 11.3% 7.5% 3.8% 0
    C Carbon 1.0%
    Primary hardening element. Raises hardness and wear resistance — but too much increases brittleness and corrosion susceptibility. As a reference: German 1.4112 (~0.5%) sits at the low end; VG-10 (~1.0%) is a common mid-range; SG2 (1.25–1.45%) and ZDP-189 (~3.0%) represent high and extreme ends respectively.
    C
    1.0%
    Cr Chromium 15.0%
    Raises corrosion resistance; 13%+ qualifies steel as stainless. Also improves hardenability and wear resistance. In kitchen use, higher chromium levels contribute to a slight drag or sticking sensation when cutting — a trade-off for the rust resistance it provides.
    Cr
    15.0%
    V Vanadium 0.25%
    Forms extremely hard carbides for superior edge retention. Also refines grain structure, improving toughness.
    V
    0.25%
    Mo Molybdenum 1.0%
    Improves hardenability and toughness. Boosts corrosion resistance and helps the steel hold hardness under heat.
    Mo
    1.0%
    Co Cobalt 1.55%
    Allows higher hardening temperatures, increasing hardness and wear resistance. Slightly reduces toughness at high levels.
    Co
    1.55%
    C — Carbon Cr — Chromium V — Vanadium Mo — Molybdenum Co — Cobalt
    Hardness 59–61 HRC
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    Steel
    VG10
    Category
    Stainless
    Manufacturer
    Takefu Special Steel, Japan 🇯🇵
    Hardness
    59–61 HRC
    Steel

    VG10

    • Manufacturer
      • Takefu Special Steel, Japan
    • Nature Stainless
    • Hardness59–61 HRC
    Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

    VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.
    Construction

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    Handle
    Handle

    Handle Specs

    • Profile Western with bolster
    • Material
      • Pakka Wood

    Western Pakka Wood handle is the common choice for entery level knives, in some cases, they will be made with bolster that is welded to the blade. The Pakka wood created by laminate wood with resin, creating a dense material that can have layers of different color. Compared with natural timber, this engineered wood is harder and absorb less water, in addition, the low cost of production makes it ideal of grip of entry level knife.

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