Tsunehisa Mono AUS-8 Santoku with Black Western Handle
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Free US shipping over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days; UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days. Custom work may add 1–2 business days.
Every order is fully insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us and we will handle the claim.
Overview
The Tsunehisa Mono AUS-8 Santoku with Black Western Handle is a practical, stainless Japanese kitchen knife designed for everyday cutting tasks. Made with AUS-8 stainless steel, this santoku offers easy sharpening, good toughness, and strong corrosion resistance, making it a reliable choice for home cooks, culinary students, and working kitchens that need a low-maintenance Japanese knife.
The santoku shape is one of the most useful all-purpose Japanese knife profiles. Its shorter blade length, broad heel, and balanced cutting feel make it excellent for vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs, fruit, and everyday meal prep. Compared with a gyuto, the santoku feels more compact and controlled, which makes it especially comfortable on smaller cutting boards or in tighter prep spaces.
The black pakka wood western handle gives this knife a familiar full-tang feel for cooks transitioning from German or French chef knives. If you are searching for a durable Japanese santoku, beginner-friendly Japanese chef knife, AUS-8 stainless santoku, or everyday Japanese kitchen knife with a western handle, this Tsunehisa is a strong value-focused option.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Tsunehisa AUS-8 Santoku good for beginners?
A: Yes. AUS-8 stainless steel is forgiving, rust resistant, and easy to sharpen. That makes this santoku an excellent first Japanese knife for cooks who want better cutting performance without delicate maintenance requirements.
Q: What is a santoku knife best used for?
A: A santoku is best used for everyday prep, especially vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless proteins. It is a compact all-purpose Japanese knife that works well for push cutting, chopping, and slicing.
Q: Is AUS-8 stainless steel easy to maintain?
A: Yes. AUS-8 is stainless, tough, and simple to sharpen. It will not usually hold an edge as long as harder powdered steels like SG2, but it is easier to care for and less delicate in daily use.
Q: How should I care for this knife?
A: Hand wash and dry after use, avoid the dishwasher, and use a knife-friendly board such as a Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board. For regular edge maintenance, stropping on a Tokushu Knife leather strop can help keep the edge performing well between sharpenings.
Specifications
- Brand: Tsunehisa
- Knife Type: Santoku / All-Purpose Japanese Kitchen Knife
- Core Steel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
- Cladding Type: Mono Steel / Single Steel Construction
- Finish: Migaki / Polished
- Blade Length: 180mm
- Edge Length: 181mm
- Overall Length: 299mm
- Blade Height at Heel: 46mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm
- Handle Material: Black pakka wood western handle
- Handle Construction: Full tang with riveted western handle
- Hardness: 58 HRC
- Bevel: Double Bevel
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
