Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife with an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a compact everyday blade. Made in Seki City by Hatsukokoro, this santoku features a stainless clad san mai construction with a VG10 core and a tsuchime surface finish. The 180mm edge length suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, while the less

3 mm  Steel

best fit for users seeking precise cutting performance with reduced maintenance requirements

completing a traditional Echizen build established in 1873

Steel: Ginsan Core with stainless damascus clad

Shinko (辰光) is the K&S in house brand and the Kurokumo (黑雲

9mm at the tip with a 34mm heel height

especially for high-end knives

while the tsuchime hammered finish distinguishes the hand-forged construction from standard production knives

best fit for users seeking precise push-cutting performance with a thin Sanjo grind

The blade measures 181mm at the edge with 2

Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area

I started searching for the perfect replacement: cuts well