The Kohetsu Tsuchime line combines two things cooks consistently want: a low-maintenance stainless steel that holds a fine edge, and a hammered tsuchime (hammered) finish that gives the blade a distinctive hand-worked appearance and helps food release cleanly. VG5 is the steel - a refined V Gold alloy with higher vanadium than VG10 and no cobalt, tougher and less chip-prone at 60 HRC while remaining genuinely easy to sharpen. Made exclusively for CKTG by the Tsukahara family in Seki City, Japan - the only place this line is available.
The sujihiki at 270mm is Japan dedicated slicing knife - the hammered tsuchime finish on the cladding gives it a distinctive appearance while VG5 delivers the edge retention needed for clean protein work. Western handle. Hammered tsuchime stainless cladding. The western handle is full tang with a comfortable grip that suits a range of hand sizes. The hammered tsuchime finish across the cladding reduces blade-to-food contact for improved release. The 60/40 asymmetric grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG5 Tsuchime line.
Care Instructions: VG5 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones - VG5 sharpens more easily than VG10 and responds well to regular stropping between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
The sujihiki at 270mm is Japan dedicated slicing knife - the hammered tsuchime finish on the cladding gives it a distinctive appearance while VG5 delivers the edge retention needed for clean protein work. Western handle. Hammered tsuchime stainless cladding. The western handle is full tang with a comfortable grip that suits a range of hand sizes. The hammered tsuchime finish across the cladding reduces blade-to-food contact for improved release. The 60/40 asymmetric grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG5 Tsuchime line.
Care Instructions: VG5 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones - VG5 sharpens more easily than VG10 and responds well to regular stropping between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
- Brand: Kohetsu
- Exclusive: CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG
- Blacksmith: Tsukahara Family
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG5 Stainless
- Cladding: Hammered Tsuchime Stainless
- HRC: 60
- Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
- Edge Grind: 60/40 Asymmetric Double Bevel
- Handle: Western - Full Tang
- Blade Length: 270mm
