Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle FRM Being a long-time woodworker

Being a long-time woodworker

while the stainless Damascus cladding provides an etched finish that distinguishes this line within Shigeki Tanaka’s top-end offerings

White 3 oil quenched honykai blade

The knife overall is on the workhorse side

This particular stock is in Sanmai constuction

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle FRM Being a long-time woodworkerThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife with an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a compact everyday blade. Made in Seki City by Hatsukokoro, this santoku features a stainless clad san mai construction with a VG10 core and a tsuchime surface finish. The 180mm edge length suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, while the less