Tsunehisa VG-1 Gyuto 210mm with Black Western Handle
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Overview
The Tsunehisa VG-1 Gyuto 210 mm is your do-everything chef’s knife—balanced for push, pull, or rocking cuts. Forged in Tosa from hard-wearing VG-1 stainless clad in protective stainless steel, it delivers carbon-like sharpness without the upkeep. A sleek black pakka-wood Western handle adds heft and familiar comfort, making this blade an easy transition for cooks coming from German or French knives.
If you need one knife that tackles herbs, onions, and protein with equal ease, this gyuto’s thin grind, 210 mm length, and low-maintenance steel will keep prep fast and worry-free.
Common Questions
Q: How stain-resistant is VG-1?
A: VG-1 contains ample chromium, so it shrugs off rust. Just hand-wash, wipe dry, and store safely.
Q: Will the 210 mm length feel too big in a home kitchen?
A: It’s roughly the same cutting edge as a standard 8" Western chef’s knife—roomy enough for large veg yet nimble on a small board.
Q: Do I need special stones to sharpen it?
A: No. Any quality water stone (1k/6k combo works great) will bring VG-1 back to a hair-popping edge in minutes.
Specifications
- Core Steel: VG-1 Stainless (≈60 HRC)
- Cladding Type: Stainless San-Mai
- Blade Length: 210 mm
- Overall Length: 340 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 1.8 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): 1.8 mm
- Blade Height: 45 mm
- Weight: 170 g
- Handle Material: Black Pakka-Wood (Western)
- Hardness (HRC): 59–60
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.
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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.
