{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg10-honesuki-knife-150mm-damascus-tsuchime","title":"Tsunehisa VG10 Honesuki Knife 150mm Damascus Tsuchime","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Honesuki is a traditional Japanese boning knife, designed primarily for breaking down poultry and working around joints. Its distinctive triangular blade and pointed tip make it particularly useful for separating meat from bone, trimming connective tissue and carrying out precise butchery tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 150mm, this Tsunehisa Honesuki offers excellent control for detailed work, making it a useful addition to the kitchen for anyone who regularly prepares poultry or other boneless cuts of meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a Damascus Tsuchime finish, combining the flowing layered patterns of Damascus steel with a distinctive hammered texture. The combination gives the knife a striking appearance while retaining the practical shape of a traditional Honesuki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is finished with a brown pakkawood handle. Pakkawood is a durable laminated wood material that offers the appearance of natural timber with improved stability and resistance to moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Tsunehisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsunehisa produces reliable, well-priced Japanese kitchen knives designed for consistent, everyday performance. Their blades combine modern steels with practical grinds and straightforward finishes, making them a popular choice among home cooks and professionals who want quality without pretence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade uses VG10, a Japanese stainless cutlery steel known for its excellent balance of sharpness, edge retention and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG10 contains carbon, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and cobalt, allowing it to achieve good hardness while maintaining a fine cutting edge. It's a popular choice for Japanese kitchen knives thanks to its combination of cutting performance and relatively straightforward maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG10 is stainless and relatively low maintenance compared with traditional carbon steels. We still recommend hand washing the knife after use and drying it thoroughly before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the Honesuki is designed for working around bones and joints, avoid twisting the blade, cutting directly through bones or using it as a cleaver, as this could damage the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape – Honesuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker – Tsunehisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel – VG10 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Damascus Tsuchime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Brown Pakkawood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in – Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Community Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389273092481,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/IMG_1579.heic?v=1793802508","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/tsunehisa-vg10-honesuki-knife-150mm-damascus-tsuchime","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}