Hatsukokoro VG5 Series Chef’s Knife

Hatsukokoro collaborates with skilled Japanese knife makers to produce high-quality blades. This series is crafted in Seki City using VG5 steel, a high-carbon stainless steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd. Known for its excellent balance of hardness and toughness, VG5 offers durability without being prone to chipping, making it a reliable choice for both professional kitchens and home cooking.

Specifications:

• Knife Type: Gyuto (All-Purpose Chef’s Knife)

• Blade Length: 210 mm

• Total Length: 330 mm

• Blade Height at Heel: 46 mm

• Blade Thickness at Heel: 2 mm

• Weight: 180 g

• Blade Steel: VG5 High Carbon Stainless Steel

• Cladding: Stainless Steel

• Edge: Double Bevel (50/50)

• Handle: Western-style, crafted from black pakka wood with stainless steel ferrule

• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

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