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Hajimaru VG10 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm

$121.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Bubinga

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

173mm

Overall Length

310mm

Spine Thickness

1.9mm

Blade Height

44mm

Weight

126g

HRC

61

An In depth look

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

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

This knife is made with stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture.

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Aleksandra
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.