Tanso

Tanso is an Estonian cutlery brand that blends European design sensibility with advanced Asian knife-making expertise. Working closely with skilled manufacturers in both Japan and China, Tanso produces a wide range of knives that balance performance, craftsmanship, and accessibility.

Tanso’s Japanese-made knives represent the brand’s premium offering. Crafted using traditional carbon steels such as Aogami (Blue Steel) and Shirogami (White Steel), these blades are designed for enthusiasts and professionals who value exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and the character of non-stainless steel. Each knife reflects a careful balance between traditional forging methods and modern quality control.

Alongside their carbon steel lineup, Tanso also produces high-quality stainless knives, most commonly using AUS-10, either in a sandwich construction or as a mono-steel blade. These knives are designed for cooks who want excellent cutting performance with easier maintenance.

What truly sets Tanso apart is their expertise in full blade Damascus steel. Tanso is currently the only brand in our collection producing true, unclamped Damascus blades using their proprietary RD-60 cobalt-modified martensitic stainless Damascus steel. Used in the Bara series, this advanced steel offers outstanding toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge stability, combined with a striking Damascus pattern that runs through the entire blade.

From refined Japanese carbon steel knives to innovative stainless Damascus designs, Tanso represents a modern, technically driven approach to cutlery, without losing sight of craftsmanship and performance.