Kohetsu is a CKTG exclusive brand made in Seki City, Japan by Tsukahara-san - a specialist blacksmith in a city organized around distributed knife production, where each shop owns one stage of the process and blades move between them in plastic crates on small delivery trucks. Mark visited and toured these shops personally. The VG10 Damascus line uses a VG10 stainless core at 60 HRC clad in etched stainless Damascus - the most visually striking line in the Kohetsu catalog and one of the best values in a Damascus kitchen knife available anywhere.
At 135mm this petty sits between the 120mm and 150mm - a medium length that handles both in-hand paring tasks and light board work through smaller ingredients with equal competence. Beautiful out of the box, razor sharp, and nimble in hand. The black micarta western handle with stainless bolster fits a range of hand sizes well. Black micarta western handle with stainless bolster and three pins. Fully stainless and easy to maintain. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe a beautiful, razor-sharp knife that is nimble and well suited to both smaller and larger hands. One reviewer notes it was bought as a gift and immediately became a household favorite. The Damascus cladding and etched kanji are called out as a standout aesthetic at the price point.
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.
At 135mm this petty sits between the 120mm and 150mm - a medium length that handles both in-hand paring tasks and light board work through smaller ingredients with equal competence. Beautiful out of the box, razor sharp, and nimble in hand. The black micarta western handle with stainless bolster fits a range of hand sizes well. Black micarta western handle with stainless bolster and three pins. Fully stainless and easy to maintain. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers describe a beautiful, razor-sharp knife that is nimble and well suited to both smaller and larger hands. One reviewer notes it was bought as a gift and immediately became a household favorite. The Damascus cladding and etched kanji are called out as a standout aesthetic at the price point.
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: 135mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Gift for my Mother, nearly perfect for her.Posted By: Daniel - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Kohetsu 135mm as a birthday gift for my mother since she is a fan of my larger chefs knife, but wanted something a little smaller. This Kohetsu is beautiful, razor sharp, and very nimble. The handle is well suited for her smaller hands, but I use it as well without any issue. A word of caution, mind the back edge. It is razor sharp from top to bottom, and any accidental touch will result in a cut. Obvious, yes, but worth mentioning since there is no bolster. The Damascus looks great. Small pockets of metal near the edge can look like stuck on food when hand washing, so take a minute to memorize any spots so you do not drive yourself crazy while cleaning. I had never heard of Kohetsu, but I am very happy and would redo this purchase if I could go back.
6 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Kohetsu 135mm as a birthday gift for my mother since she is a fan of my larger chefs knife, but wanted something a little smaller. This Kohetsu is beautiful, razor sharp, and very nimble. The handle is well suited for her smaller hands, but I use it as well without any issue. A word of caution, mind the back edge. It is razor sharp from top to bottom, and any accidental touch will result in a cut. Obvious, yes, but worth mentioning since there is no bolster. The Damascus looks great. Small pockets of metal near the edge can look like stuck on food when hand washing, so take a minute to memorize any spots so you do not drive yourself crazy while cleaning. I had never heard of Kohetsu, but I am very happy and would redo this purchase if I could go back.
