Kohetsu is one of our favorite lines of knives. We get particularly excited about blades that deliver impressive quality.
The Kohetsu VG-10 Damascus Honesuki 135mm is a Japanese-style boning knife designed for breaking down poultry and handling other butchery tasks with precision. The blade is constructed with a core of VG10 stainless steel, a high-carbon stainless alloy made by Takefu Special Steel Company. It offers excellent edge retention, stain resistance, and ease of sharpening. Kohetsu wraps the core in a san-mai cladding of softer stainless steel and finishes it with an attractive Damascus pattern.
The pointed tip and stiff blade make it ideal for navigating joints, cutting through tendons, and removing meat from the bone. Unlike Western boning knives, the honesuki has a triangular shape and excels at precise, controlled cuts. This version features a Western-style yo handle made from durable pakka wood, with a stainless bolster, creating a comfortable and stylish grip.
We are continually impressed by the value Kohetsu knives offer. This honesuki is a great choice for home cooks or professionals looking for a reliable boning knife that is easy to maintain and visually striking.Brand: Kohetsu
Blacksmith: Tsukahara-San
Location: Seki City, Japan
Edge Steel: VG-10
HRC: 60
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Edge Grind: Even 60/40
Type: Honesuki
Weight: 5.1 oz (144 g)
Edge Length: 139 mm
Total Length: 258 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 38 mm
Handle: Western (Yo)
Scales: Black Pakka Wood
The Kohetsu VG-10 Damascus Honesuki 135mm is a Japanese-style boning knife designed for breaking down poultry and handling other butchery tasks with precision. The blade is constructed with a core of VG10 stainless steel, a high-carbon stainless alloy made by Takefu Special Steel Company. It offers excellent edge retention, stain resistance, and ease of sharpening. Kohetsu wraps the core in a san-mai cladding of softer stainless steel and finishes it with an attractive Damascus pattern.
The pointed tip and stiff blade make it ideal for navigating joints, cutting through tendons, and removing meat from the bone. Unlike Western boning knives, the honesuki has a triangular shape and excels at precise, controlled cuts. This version features a Western-style yo handle made from durable pakka wood, with a stainless bolster, creating a comfortable and stylish grip.
We are continually impressed by the value Kohetsu knives offer. This honesuki is a great choice for home cooks or professionals looking for a reliable boning knife that is easy to maintain and visually striking.
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
5 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 chef's 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's razor sharp from top to bottom, 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 stock-on food when hand washing so take a minute to memorize any spots as to not drive yourself nuts when cleaning up. I had never heard of Kohetsu, but I am very happy and would redo this purchase if I could go back.
5 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 chef's 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's razor sharp from top to bottom, 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 stock-on food when hand washing so take a minute to memorize any spots as to not drive yourself nuts when cleaning up. I had never heard of Kohetsu, but I am very happy and would redo this purchase if I could go back.
