Tosa Tsuboya Santoku 180mm Damascus Tsuchime Stainless Steel

Limited Edition

Made exclusively for Only Sharp. Our custom-designed knife construction features a contrasting red handle made of red pear wood and a beautiful Santoku blade from the small forge of Tosa Tsuboya.

Tosa Tsuboya Santoku 180mm – Damascus Tsuchime, Cobalt Stainless Steel

A Santoku from the Tosa region with a Damascus blade in a tsuchime (hammered) finish – a combination that captivates at first glance and with the first cut. Cobalt stainless steel provides exceptional sharpness and easy maintenance without the need for regular oiling.

Specifications

• Blade: 180 mm
• Steel: Cobalt stainless steel – Damascus pattern (multilayer steel)
• Blade finish: Tsuchime (hammered) – reduces food sticking
• Handle: Paložín – red pear wood, 130 mm length, Japanese style (wa-handle)
• Ferrule: Buffalo horn
• Type: Santoku (all-purpose kitchen knife)

Blade Features

Cobalt steel in a Damascus finish combines hardness and corrosion resistance. The tsuchime surface is not just an aesthetic detail – air pockets between the blade and food prevent sticking during slicing. The result is a knife that looks like a work of art and performs precise work daily.

Maintenance Recommendations

• Hand wash and dry immediately – extends the life of the Damascus pattern
• The steel is stainless – does not require regular oiling like carbon steels
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, recommended grit 1000–3000
• Store on a magnetic holder or in a wooden block

Warning

The knife is not dishwasher safe. Avoid contact with hard surfaces (bone, frozen foods) – the Damascus blade is optimized for precise slicing, not rough work.