Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Tsuchime Suminagashi Santoku 180mm. It's a mouthful so let's break it down. Hatsukokoro is the maker's name. Hayabusa means "high performance". VG10 is the stainless steel used on the edge of the knife. Tsuchime means "hammered" and Suminagashi means "Damascus." Experience this 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 Bubinga
Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
Edge Length: 174 mm
Total Length: 316 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.0 mm
Blade Height: 43.8 mm
