Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG5 Western Handle Petty 120/150 mm Red Micarta Handle 70/30 Bevel 1 mm Width of Spine

1 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

The Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a tall blade with sanmai stainless clad construction

Hardness (HRC): 60 - 61

299 mm  Blade Height at Heel

The combination of thin geometry and advanced steel reflects Kurosaki's philosophy of aiming for ultimate cutting performance while maintaining ease of care through its stainless composition

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG5 Western Handle Petty 120/150 mm Red Micarta Handle 70/30 Bevel 1 mm Width of SpineMeasurements 120 mm 150 mm Weight 77 g 88 g Tip to Heel Length 118 mm 148 mm Blade Height at Heel 28 mm 29 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 1. 6 mm 1. 8 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1. 5 mm 1. 6 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 0. 8 mm 1. 0 mm Steel: VG5 Core with stainless clad Hardness: HRC 59 60 Handle Design: Micarta western handle The VG5 series is a line that just gets the job done. The VG5 is very close to VG10 with a slight