Hatsukokoro VG-5 Hayabusa Gyuto 210/ 240mm

Hatsukokoro VG-5 Hayabusa Gyuto 210/ 240mmThe Hatsukokoro VG 5 Hayabusa Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad Japanese chef's knife best fit for first timers and students seeking an accessible entry point into Japanese cutlery. This double bevel gyuto features a thin grind and VG5 steel core, offering ease of maintenance and decent performance at an affordable price point within the Hayabusa line. VG5 stainless steel measures 58 59 HRC and provides a balance of hardness, abrasion resistance, and

lightweight and rust resistant that makes wok cooking safe and hassle free

6 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1

only difference is that each charcoal block of premium version is a lot bigger

This 270mm knife features Hitachi Blue 2 steel with a soft iron clad san-mai construction and kasumi finish

VG10 steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance suitable for household maintenance

166 mm  Blade Height at Heel

may take a longer time to initially heat up) but it keeps heat effectively once it's at peak temperature

while the soft iron clad in Kurouchi finish brings a traditional and classic look to the hand made knife

making the blade easy to look after without reactive maintenance requirements

to flatten the stone

though it is reactive carbon steel rather than stainless clad

VG1 stainless core with stainless  cladding