A compact petty that fits in an apron pocket and stays sharp through a full shift is the kind of knife that earns a different kind of loyalty than a showpiece does. Harukaze knives are made exclusively for CKTG in Sakai, Japan, and the VG10 Tsuchime line is the stainless Damascus option in the lineup: a VG10 core clad in 17 layers of hammered stainless Damascus for visual texture and food release.
VG10 is one of the most proven stainless steels in the Japanese knife industry - a cobalt-alloyed steel hardened here to HRC60 that holds a practical working edge, sharpens back easily on quality water stones, and requires minimal daily maintenance beyond hand washing and drying. The tsuchime (hammered) outer cladding is applied to the softer stainless Damascus layers, giving the blade a textured surface that catches light and reduces blade-to-food adhesion during cuts. Weighing just 70g with a 2mm spine, this is a compact and light petty - precisely the size that disappears into a pocket or a roll and is ready whenever a precise small cut is needed. The western-style rosewood oval handle with a stainless bolster is comfortable and familiar in either hand grip or a standard handle grip.
What Customers Are Saying: Two owners describe this as a knife that earns its place in daily rotation. One professional cook keeps it in their apron pocket as a constant companion, praising the edge retention, ease of sharpening, and the comfort of the handle for extended use. The second owner bought it to complete a set and describes it as compact, beautiful, and great quality - worth the price as a companion piece to a larger knife.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use - no dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention and maintain with a strop or ceramic rod between full sharpenings.Brand: Harukaze
Location: Sakai, Japan
Made Exclusively for CKTG
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
Cladding: 17-Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
HRC: 60
Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
Handle: Rosewood Western
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Weight: 2.5 oz (70 g)
Blade Length: 84 mm
Total Length: 195 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 22 mm
VG10 is one of the most proven stainless steels in the Japanese knife industry - a cobalt-alloyed steel hardened here to HRC60 that holds a practical working edge, sharpens back easily on quality water stones, and requires minimal daily maintenance beyond hand washing and drying. The tsuchime (hammered) outer cladding is applied to the softer stainless Damascus layers, giving the blade a textured surface that catches light and reduces blade-to-food adhesion during cuts. Weighing just 70g with a 2mm spine, this is a compact and light petty - precisely the size that disappears into a pocket or a roll and is ready whenever a precise small cut is needed. The western-style rosewood oval handle with a stainless bolster is comfortable and familiar in either hand grip or a standard handle grip.
What Customers Are Saying: Two owners describe this as a knife that earns its place in daily rotation. One professional cook keeps it in their apron pocket as a constant companion, praising the edge retention, ease of sharpening, and the comfort of the handle for extended use. The second owner bought it to complete a set and describes it as compact, beautiful, and great quality - worth the price as a companion piece to a larger knife.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel. Hand wash and dry after use - no dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones when the edge needs attention and maintain with a strop or ceramic rod between full sharpenings.
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2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Wonderful little guyPosted By: Elio Plascencia
30 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife over a year ago and it is one of my superstar knives. I got a cover for it and it fits perfectly in my apron pocket so that I always have a sharp knife at the ready. Easy to sharpen and holds a great edge. Super comfortable in the hand, and extremity versatile.
30 people found this review helpful
I bought this knife over a year ago and it is one of my superstar knives. I got a cover for it and it fits perfectly in my apron pocket so that I always have a sharp knife at the ready. Easy to sharpen and holds a great edge. Super comfortable in the hand, and extremity versatile.
