{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus-10-damascus-gyuto-210mm-western-handle","title":"Tsunehisa AUS-10 Damascus Gyuto 210mm Western Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa AUS-10 Damascus Gyuto 210mm with a dark brown western pakka wood handle is a stainless Japanese chef’s knife built for “do-it-all” prep—vegetables, proteins, herbs, and everyday dinner service. AUS-10 is a tough, easy-to-live-with stainless steel that sharpens cleanly and holds a refined edge, while the Damascus cladding adds eye-catching pattern and a smooth glide through food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want one knife that feels familiar in the hand (western full-tang, triple-rivet feel) but cuts with Japanese precision, this 210mm gyuto is the sweet spot—long enough for efficient slicing, still compact enough for home boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gyuto is best used with light, controlled technique: let the edge do the work. It excels at push cuts, pull slices, and rocking through herbs. Because it’s a thin, performance-focused blade, avoid twisting in cuts and skip bones, frozen foods, and hard squash stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best long-term results, pair it with a knife-friendly cutting surface like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e to reduce edge wear and keep the knife feeling “fresh” longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, dry immediately, and store safely (magnet, guard, or roll). For extra protection—especially in humid kitchens—wipe on a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003e100% pure Tsubaki (camellia) oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the edge performing between stones, a few light passes on a quality strop makes a big difference—try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you want that “next level” sharpness without the learning curve, you can add our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A 210mm gyuto is one of the easiest Japanese knife sizes to live with, and AUS-10 stainless is forgiving: great edge, solid toughness, and low stress maintenance compared to reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What’s the benefit of AUS-10 compared to “basic” stainless knives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUS-10 typically takes a finer, sharper edge and keeps it longer than entry-level stainless, while still being relatively easy to sharpen. You get a noticeable upgrade in cutting feel without stepping into high-maintenance territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does Damascus make it cut better or is it just for looks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus is primarily visual here, but the finish can help food release and gives the blade a smoother “glide” feel. The real performance driver is the thin geometry and AUS-10 core edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AUS-10 stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus (polished)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~336 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (grams):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~160 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown western pakka wood (full tang, triple rivet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~60–61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48859252883680,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/tsunehisa-gyuto-aus-10-damascus-210mm-02_e6cf9af2-fcbb-4317-8921-2fcab542400b.jpg?v=1780744430","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/tsunehisa-aus-10-damascus-gyuto-210mm-western-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}