Hatsukokoro | SKU: HT-HBVG10DM-ST180EB

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle

Name: Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HT-HBVG10DM-ST180EB
Price: 219.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$219.95

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Detailed Specifications

Line	Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus WA
Profile	Santoku
Bevel Type	Double Bevel
Weight	163 g 5.75 oz
Edge Length	180 mm .7.09 inch
Heel Height	45 mm .1.77 inch
Width @ Spine	2.4 mm 0.09 inch
Width @ Mid	2.3 mm 0.09 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip	1.1 mm 0.04 inch
Steel	VG10 \| Stainless
Blade Construction	Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad
Hardness (HRC)	59 - 61
Surface Finish	Tsuchime
Handle	Octagonal Ebony
Region	Hyogo
Best for	First-timers Pro chefs Students

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Another home run by Hatsukokoro, the Hayabusa VG10 Damascus series embodies the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship. Made in Seki City, Gifu by an internationally reputable maker, these knives offer exceptional value, with the maker’s own branded knives priced at least twice as high.

At the heart of these knives is the state-of-the-art Takefu VG10 cutlery steel, renowned for its excellent edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening. The blade features a stunning Damascus pattern that not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also contributes to its strength and performance. The tsuchime finish, with its hand-hammered texture, gives each knife a rustic, unique look that stands out in any kitchen.

Hatsukokoro ensures a very high level of fit and finish in the Hayabusa series, with polished surfaces, rounded spine, and choil for a comfortable grip. This meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the knife’s construction, making it not just a tool but a piece of art.

For its price range, the Hayabusa VG10 Damascus cuts exceptionally well, providing a smooth, effortless cutting experience. Whether you’re a professional chef or a home cook, this knife will elevate your culinary skills, making every cut precise and enjoyable.

Pros	Cons
Great artistic Ideal for the household Excellent fit and finish	Mirror polish can be hard to maintain

Care Instruction

Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Profile: Santoku

The Santoku knife, embodying the meaning "three uses," is a cornerstone in Japanese kitchens, adept at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Esteemed for its versatility, it features a blade length typically between 15cm and 20cm (6 to 8 inches), catering to a wide array of culinary tasks. Distinguished by its less pointy tip compared to the Gyuto, the Santoku boasts a unique profile that contributes to its functionality and popularity. Its design is tailored to provide ease and efficiency in preparation, also because of its less aggressive prrofile, making it a preferred choice for home cooks.
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Steel: VG10
Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.
Manufacturer:
- Takefu Special Steel, Japan
Nature: Stainless
Hardness: 59- 61
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Construction: Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad

Sanmai(Three-Piece) is a common construction for double bevel knives where two pieces of softer cladding steel are forgewelded to each side of a harder core steel. The harder but more brittle core steel will form the hard cutting edge after heat treating, and the softer cladding will support the core to increase the overall strength of the blade.
Damascus Sanmai utilize damascus steel as the cladding material for the Sanmai construction, which adds aesthetic feature to the blade. On the Kitchen knives with stainless core steel, the damascus cladding will be stainless, this means they will also protect the carbon/semi-stainless core from rusting/discolouration.
The soft cladding enables the thinning process to be a lot easier than a honyaki or monosteel construction. However, when the cladding is made of damascus, whether etched, polished or mirror polished, the thinning process will take a toll on the cladding, meaning the damascus won't look the same as when it was taken out of the box.
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Finish: Tsuchime

The "Tsuchime" finish in Japanese kitchen knives refers to a distinctive hammered texture on the blade's surface. This traditional technique not only adds a unique aesthetic appeal but also provides practical benefits, such as reducing drag and preventing food from sticking to the blade during slicing. It's a hallmark of craftsmanship that blends functionality with artistry, making each knife not only a tool but a piece of art.
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Handle Specs
Profile: Octagonal WA
Material:
- Ebony
This handle, crafted from a single piece of ebony, exemplifies minimalist elegance and functional design. Its unique octagonal shape, featuring a subtle taper, offers a comfortable grip and a visually appealing geometric profile. The ebony wood, known for its deep, rich color and durability, has been meticulously milled from a single block, ensuring a seamless construction that highlights the wood's natural beauty and grain. The handle's surface has been highly polished, achieving a glossy finish that not only enhances the ebony's luxurious dark hue but also provides a smooth, tactile experience for the user. This design choice reflects a minimalist approach, focusing on simplicity, quality, and usability. The combination of the octagonal shape with the taper adds a modern twist to the classic material, making it a standout piece that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.
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