In Japanese the word for hammered is "tsuchime" and the word for damascus is "suminagashi." These beautiful knives, made by Tsunehisa, use both these techniques to deliver a gorgeous blade with excellent stainless steel performance.
Brand: Tsunehisa
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even
Finish: Hammered, Damascus
Weight: 5.1 oz (144 g)
Edge Length: 218mm
Total Length: 355 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.0 mm
Blade Height: 46.0 mm
Handle: Sandalwood, Oval
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Gapped Machi: Tokyo Style (see photo 4)