{"product_id":"tsunehisa-white-1-santoku-knife-165mm-tsuchime-kumo","title":"Tsunehisa White #1 Santoku Knife 165mm Tsuchime Kumo","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is one of Japan's most popular all-purpose kitchen knife shapes, designed to handle vegetables, meat and fish with equal ease. Its relatively flat cutting edge makes it particularly well suited to chopping and push cutting, while the compact profile offers excellent control during everyday food preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 165mm, this Tsunehisa Santoku is a versatile and manageable size, combining the cutting performance of traditional Japanese carbon steel with the practicality of stainless cladding.\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 Tsuchime Kumo finish, combining a hammered texture with a distinctive cloud-inspired pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Japanese word for cloud, reflected in the characterful appearance of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is finished with a traditional Japanese-style handle featuring buffalo horn. The natural material adds a subtle contrast to the textured blade.\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 cutting core is made from White #1, a traditional Japanese high-carbon steel prized for its purity and ability to take an exceptionally fine cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite #1 has a high carbon content and very few additional alloying elements. This relatively simple composition allows it to achieve high hardness and take a highly refined edge, while remaining particularly responsive to sharpening on whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carbon steel core is clad in stainless steel, leaving the exposed cutting edge reactive. This construction offers the cutting characteristics of White #1 with considerably less maintenance than a fully reactive carbon steel blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless cladding is relatively low maintenance, but the exposed White #1 cutting edge is reactive and will naturally develop a patina with use. It can also rust if left wet or dirty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use, particularly after cutting acidic ingredients. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients that could damage the fine cutting edge.\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 – Santoku\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 – White #1 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding – Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Tsuchime Kumo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Buffalo Horn Detail\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":56389286855041,"sku":null,"price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/tsunehisa-white-1-santoku-knife-165mm-tsuchime-kumo","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}