Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Tsuchime Suminagashi. It's a mouthful, so let's break it down. Hatsukokoro is the maker's name. Hayabusa, the Japanese word for falcon, means "high performance." VG10 is the stainless steel used on the edge of the knife. Tsuchime means "hammered." Suminagashi means "Damascus." Experience a great Japanese cutting tool at a great price.
Maker: Hatsukokoro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
Construction: San Mai
Cladding: Stainless, Tsuchime, Suminagashi
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Weight: 2.6 oz (76 g)
Edge Length: 151 mm
Total Length: 276 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 30 mm
