The Damascus cladding on the Kohetsu VG10 line is not decorative - it is a functional multi-layer san-mai construction where softer stainless layers surround and protect a VG10 core, with the pattern revealed through a careful etching process. Tsukahara-san builds these exclusively for CKTG in Seki City, Japan, heat treating the VG10 core to 60 HRC for a balance of sharpness, edge retention, and toughness that handles daily kitchen use without fuss. The result is a knife that looks considerably more expensive than it is.
The kiritsuke at 240mm combines slicing reach with a clipped tanto tip for detail work that a rounded tip cannot handle cleanly - a striking profile that rewards developing technique and benefits enormously from the Damascus visual identity of this line. Black pakka wood western scales with stainless bolster. 50/50 even grind. Etched Damascus cladding and kanji. Fully stainless and easy to maintain. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line.
Care Instructions: VG10 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 and strop regularly between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. The etched Damascus cladding requires no special care.
The kiritsuke at 240mm combines slicing reach with a clipped tanto tip for detail work that a rounded tip cannot handle cleanly - a striking profile that rewards developing technique and benefits enormously from the Damascus visual identity of this line. Black pakka wood western scales with stainless bolster. 50/50 even grind. Etched Damascus cladding and kanji. Fully stainless and easy to maintain. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line.
Care Instructions: VG10 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 and strop regularly between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only. The etched Damascus cladding requires no special care.
- Brand: Kohetsu
- Exclusive: CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG
- Blacksmith: Tsukahara-san
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
- Cladding: Etched Stainless Damascus
- HRC: 60-61
- Finish: Etched Damascus
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Engraving: Acid Etched Kanji
- Blade Length: 240mm
