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170 mm santoku knife with a molybdenum-vanadium stainless-steel blade, black reinforced-wood handle and stainless-steel bolster. Made in Japan.

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170 mm santoku knife with a molybdenum-vanadium stainless-steel blade, black reinforced-wood handle and stainless-steel bolster. Made in Japan.

Use the santoku for the varied tasks that make up a meal: slicing vegetables, portioning boneless meat and cutting fish. The broad blade and gently curved tip provide a practical all-purpose shape without the extended length of a large chef’s knife.

At 295 mm overall and 140 g, this is the compact multipurpose option in the stocked Tsunouma selection. Choose a gyuto when you want a longer cutting stroke, or the TU-9009 petty for smaller trimming tasks.

Care: Hand wash, rinse and dry promptly. Avoid soaking and protect the edge during storage.

Product Overview

The Shimomura Tsunouma TU-9001 brings a 170 mm santoku blade to everyday vegetable, meat and fish preparation. Its broad cutting profile suits chopping and slicing on a board, with a shorter working span than the matching gyuto knives.

The molybdenum-vanadium stainless-steel blade is hand-finished with water-stone sharpening. A black reinforced laminated-wood handle and stainless-steel bolster complete the Western-style construction. The knife measures 295 mm overall and weighs 140 g.

Shimomura Tsunouma TU-9001 170 mm santoku with its black riveted handle

A broad blade for everyday preparation

Use the santoku for the varied tasks that make up a meal: slicing vegetables, portioning boneless meat and cutting fish. The broad blade and gently curved tip provide a practical all-purpose shape without the extended length of a large chef’s knife.

At 295 mm overall and 140 g, this is the compact multipurpose option in the stocked Tsunouma selection. Choose a gyuto when you want a longer cutting stroke, or the TU-9009 petty for smaller trimming tasks.

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170 mm blade

Santoku profile; 295 mm overall knife length.

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Reinforced-wood handle

Black laminated wood with three visible rivets and a stainless-steel bolster.

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Stainless-steel blade

Molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel, hand-finished with water-stone sharpening.

Shimomura Tsunouma TU-9001 170 mm santoku and black riveted handle

Stainless steel with a reinforced-wood grip

Molybdenum and vanadium are added to the stainless blade steel, and the edge is finished by hand with water stones. The silver blade meets a dark laminated-wood handle through a stainless-steel bolster.

The shaped grip is secured by three visible rivets. Its black-and-silver finish coordinates with the other Tsunouma 9000 knives while retaining the blade shape chosen for this task.

Shimomura Tsunouma TU-9001 170 mm santoku and black riveted handle

Care for the edge and handle

Hand wash after use with a soft sponge and mild detergent, then rinse and dry the blade, bolster and handle promptly. Avoid soaking the wooden grip or leaving the knife wet in a sink; use a dishwasher only when the product is expressly marked as dishwasher-safe.

Work on a suitable cutting board and protect the edge during storage. Do not force or twist the blade through frozen food or hard bones. When the edge needs restoring, use a whetstone or a professional sharpening service suitable for the knife’s original edge geometry.

Compare santoku lengths and handle construction

Compare santoku lengths and handle construction
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Price$87.99 $24.99 $24.99 $23.99
Product type Santoku knife Santoku cooking knife Santoku Santoku knife
Material Molybdenum-vanadium stainless-steel blade; reinforced laminated-wood handle; stainless-steel bolster Stainless-steel blade; wooden handle Stainless steel blade; wood handle —
Color Silver blade and bolster; black handle Silver blade; brown wood handle; black collar Silver, natural wood and black Silver and black
Dimensions Blade: 170 mm; overall: 295 mm; blade thickness: 2.0 mm Blade: 6½ in; overall: 11¾ in Blade length: 6.5 in; overall length: 11.75 in Approximately 165 mm
Country of Origin Japan — Japan Japan
Intended use Slicing and chopping vegetables, boneless meat and fish — — —
Net Weight 140 g — — Approximately 108 g
Care Hand wash; dry promptly; do not soak — — Dishwasher and dish-dryer compatible. Remove food residue and moisture promptly after use, dry thoroughly and store with the edge protected.
Included pieces — — One knife 1 knife
Handle material — — — Polypropylene and nylon
Dishwasher Safe — — — Yes
Blade material — — — Single-layer stainless cutlery steel
Overall length — — — 293.0 mmApproximate
Handle heat resistance — — — Polypropylene: 110°C / 230°F; nylon: 170°C / 338°F
Manufacturer — — — KAI
Series — — — KAI Sekimagoroku Wakatake