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Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife

Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm

Sale price$185.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD

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Overview

The Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210 mm is a fantastic value from Tosa, Japan. Its Aogami Super core, protected by stainless cladding, delivers razor-sharp performance, impressive edge retention (~63 HRC), and easy maintenance. A hammered tsuchime texture paired with a rustic kurouchi finish reduces food sticking while complimenting traditional Japanese aesthetics. The oval rosewood handle with black pakkawood ferrule provides a confident, ergonomic grip that stays comfortable through long prep sessions. Stainless Cladding over Aogami Super remains one of our favorite combinations, and this is an excellent value point. We do recommend adding our professional sharpening service, so it arrives screaming sharp with a proper bevel.

Common Questions

Q: Is this knife suitable for home cooks?

A: Absolutely. The 210 mm length offers everyday versatility, and the balanced double-bevel edge means you don’t need professional sharpening skills to keep it performing at its best.

Q: What kitchen tasks does a kiritsuke excel at?

A: Think of it as a hybrid chef’s knife and slicer. The flat heel makes quick work of push-cutting vegetables, while the sword-like tip glides through proteins for ultra-clean slices.

Q: How do I care for Aogami Super steel?

A: Hand-wash immediately after use, dry thoroughly, and apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods. A few quick passes on a strop will restore its screaming-sharp edge.

Specifications

  • Core Steel: Aogami Super (AS)
  • Cladding Type: Stainless
  • Blade Length: 214 mm
  • Overall Length: 370 mm
  • Spine Thickness (Heel & Mid): 2 mm
  • Weight: 152 g
  • Handle Material: Rosewood (oval) with black pakkawood ferrule
  • Hardness (HRC): 63 ± 1
  • Finish: Hammered / Kurouchi
  • Edge: Even, double-bevel
  • Construction: San-Mai, hammer-forged
  • Brand: Tsunehisa (Tosa, Japan)
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AS Kuro Tsuchime Kiritsuke 210mm Sale price$185.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD

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Built to Last

The high-grade steel we use is carefully selected and forged using techniques that have been proven over centuries. These knives aren’t just sharp – they’re built to stay that way through years of daily use. Plus, they develop a beautiful patina over time that tells the story of your cooking journey.

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Customer Reviews

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Beautiful and extremely sharp out of the box.

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Scott Hinnen
Good, but not great (yet?)

Purchased this knife on the black Friday sale to replace a Miyabi 8" gyuto I wasn't super fond of. Starting with the pluses:
- I love the look of this knife, from the finish, hammer marks, grind lines, and the handle. Fit and finish seem to be fairly high, especially for the price paid. Spine isn't super rounded, but the edge is at lest broken
- Food release is better than with my Miyabi (which was my main sticking [pun] point with that knife).
-The profile is nice and flat which was also a reason I was looking for an alternative to the Miyabi.
- So far the exposed core has not been very reactive and has been slow to develop a patina. I wipe it down during prep-sessions, but seems pretty low maintenance at this point.

Cutting performance out of the box was okay. The edge could shave arm hairs, and flew through softer things such as lettuce, peppers, radishes. Anything slightly firmer such as a carrot or potato, it tended to wedge. I didn't expect a "laser", but the initial performance was slightly underwhelming.

I have since taken it to a 1k stone (caveat, my sharpening skills are average, certainly not expert). The factory edge was ground pretty uneven and closer to 70/30 than the 50/50 it should be. One side also had two low spots in the grind (~.5in long) near the heel which became very apparent after applying Sharpie and the first few passes on the stone.

After spending some time on the stone, sharpness is improved and it goes through carrots and potatoes a bit better and tomato cutting performance is improved. That being said, overall it's not that much better than the Daovua V3 Tall Nakiri (also recently purchased from Tokushu) that I have also put to the stone. I will probably spend some more time on the sharpening stone and see what I can do without going to the steps of actually thinning the blade.

In the end, I am overall happy with the knife, especially for the price paid. It will be a good "workhorse" blade and will keep me on the search for a true laser.

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