Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG5 Western Handle Petty 120/150 mm Red Micarta Handle

Measurements 

	120 mm	150 mm
Weight	77 g	88 g
Tip to Heel Length	118 mm	148 mm
Blade Height at Heel	28 mm	29 mm
Width of Spine Above Heel	1.6 mm	1.8 mm
Width of Spine at Middle of Blade	1.5 mm	1.6 mm
Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip	0.8 mm	1.0 mm

• Steel: VG5 Core with stainless clad

• Hardness: HRC 59-60

• Handle Design: Micarta western handle

 

The VG5 series is a line that just gets the job done. The VG5 is very close to VG10 with a slight emphasis on a tougher edge, as a result it is a great line for chefs working in a more demanding environment, also fits really well for a budget consensus household users. Hayabusa means Strong and Fast in Japanese, which greatly sums up the characteristics of this line. Made in the Seki city of Gifu prefecture, the Hayabusa originates from the same areas where Shun knives are made.