This 210 mm gyuto in VG10 handles the full range of everyday kitchen tasks: vegetables, meat, and fish. The curved blade profile suits both push-cut and rocking techniques, and the 210 mm format provides daily agility without sacrificing useful length. Blade height keeps fingers clear of the cutting board.
The tsuchime (hammered) finish covers the blade face with irregular indentations that reduce food adhesion by creating small air pockets between the blade and the ingredient. The Pakka handle, a composite of wood impregnated with resin, offers good dimensional stability and resists moisture better than untreated natural wood. Its western-style shape suits a standard pinch grip.
VG10 has been made by Takefu Special Steel since the early 1960s, designed from the start for knifemaking. Its 15% chromium content provides strong corrosion resistance, while the addition of 1.5% cobalt allows it to reach 60,61 HRC. The trade-off is that this high chromium content makes the steel less responsive on the whetstone than lower-alloy steels: it takes more passes to bring back a fine edge, and quality stones make a noticeable difference. Edge retention between sharpenings is solid.
Care
Rinse and dry after each use. Do not put in the dishwasher.
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