Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
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Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Hardness
61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Santoku
Blade Material
VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Bubinga
Bevel
Double
Edge Length
173mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.9mm
Blade Height @ Heel
44mm
gWeight
126g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type
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VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information
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Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Hajimaru

Hajimaru
Hajimaru translates to "Begin" or to "Start", and it's a fitting name for these Japanese knives that were designed to be the perfect entry point into upgrading your knives at home. They are well constructed from tried and tested materials like Ginsan and VG10, all crafted in the Seki area, are easy to maintain (and to gift) and won't break the bank.
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Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm

This knife is excellent — sharp straight out of the box, perfectly balanced, and comfortable to hold even after extended use. It cuts through vegetables, meat, and bread effortlessly, making food prep quick and enjoyable. The build quality feels premium, and it’s easy to maintain. Highly recommend for both home cooks and professionals.