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 Bubinga
Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
Edge Length: 174 mm
Total Length: 316 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 44 mm
