Tsuchime VG-10 18cm Santoku

Our Gohumanosuke Yoshihro Tsuchime series is top of the line and popular among home and pro chefs. The VG-10 core is clad between 11 layers of nickel, 6 layers of SUS420 and 5 layers of J1 stainless steel, creating the a 45 layer Damascus, then hand hammered to create the tsuchime finish which helps release food that might stick to the blade. Literally translated, Santoku means three virtues and performs at a high-level with meat, fish and vegetables.

• Material: VG-10, 45 Layer Damascus Hammered Stainless Steel
• Forging Construction: Sanmai 
• Size: 18cm/ 7inch
• Bolster Material: Water Buffalo Horn
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 61
• Knife Type: Santoku 
• Stainless: Yes
• Handle: Japanese Oak-Kokutan, Octagon
• Wood Saya Cover: Yes
• Edge Angle: 50:50 Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Yamawaki Cutlery, Sakai, Japan