Overview

The Tsunehisa Swedish Steel Washiji Santoku 170 mm marries a fine-grained Swedish 19C27 stainless core with a textured Washiji cladding, giving you laser-sharp cutting power, food-release finesse, and easy day-to-day care. At 170 mm edge length and just 145 g, it feels nimble yet confidence-inspiring—ideal for swift weeknight prep or pro-level mise en place.

Common Questions

Q: Is this Santoku good for everyday cooking? A: Absolutely. Its mid-length 170 mm blade handles the “three virtues” of slicing, dicing, and mincing with ease, while the octagonal wa handle offers secure control for cooks of any skill level.

Q: How rust-resistant is 19C27 Swedish steel? A: 19C27 is a high-carbon stainless that hardens to roughly 60–61 HRC, delivering edge life close to carbon steels but with corrosion resistance that simply needs a quick rinse and wipe-dry after use.

Q: Why the Washiji finish? A: The lightly hammered, pear-skin texture not only looks artisanal but also creates micro-air pockets that reduce stiction, so sliced vegetables fall cleanly away from the blade.

Specifications

Core Steel: Swedish 19C27 stainless

Cladding Type / Finish: Stainless, Washiji texture

Blade Length: 170 mm

Overall Length: 300 mm

Spine Thickness (Heel): 1.8 mm

Blade Height: 46 mm

Weight: 145 g

Handle Material: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo-horn ferrule

Hardness (HRC): ~60–61

All measurements are taken from one sample; handmade knives may vary slightly.