Hitohira 165mm Santoku VG1 Stainless Tsuchime D Ho / Horn

Lightly used tester for this series, excellent edge formation, nice cutting. Shorter edge life than VG10 but with easier sharpening and better edge formation.

Hand forged 165mm santoku with stainless clad VG1 stainless steel blade with tsuchime hammer marks and D shaped ho and horn handle made in Takefu Japan.

VG1 is similar to VG10 in carbon and chromium content (around 1% and 15% each respectively) but lacks the vanadium and cobalt of VG10 which makes VG1 easier to sharpen but with slightly less edge life. It is an excellent quality stainless that has a good balance of characteristics, great for those who want to maintain an edge easily that requires low maintenance. These are hardened to 61/62, and care must be taken to avoid chips from mistreatment.

120.9 grams, 47mm wide at heel,