This knife is a knockout! Beautiful hammer Damascus with a mirror polish over the top. The blade is made with AUS-10 steel, which is made by Aichi Steel in Tokai, Japan.
AUS-10 is a high-carbon alloy with a content of 1.05%, similar to G3. To overcome the fragile nature of high carbon content, nickel, manganese, and silicon are added to improve the flexibility and elasticity of the material. The upside is steel that is easy to sharpen when correctly heat treated. Other elements in this steel include vanadium, chromium, and molybdenum, which gives the steel its elevated corrosion resistance.
The outstanding difference of this line is that they are virtual lasers with a lovely distal taper. They are thin knives from neck to tip, and as such are very light.
The fine blade is matched to a really well-made handle constructed from solid oak. The overall fit and finish are of a high standard. Highly recommended.
Maker: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: AUS10
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Hammered, Damascus, Mirror Polish
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Weight: 2.1 ozs/ 62g
Blade Length: 85 mm
Overall Length: 217 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.9 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 23.9 mm