Hitohira NM 180mm Gyuto VG1 Stainless Tsuchime Imitation Mahogany Handle

Hand forged 180mm Gyuto with stainless clad VG1 stainless steel blade with tsuchime hammer marks, 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.