VG10 - also known as V Gold 10 - is the most widely used premium stainless steel in the Japanese knife industry, employed by leading commercial makers for its combination of corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and edge retention at 60-61 HRC. In the Kohetsu Damascus line, Tsukahara-san heat treats the VG10 core to 60 HRC and clads it in multiple layers of softer stainless steel in san-mai construction. The Damascus pattern is obtained through an etched engraving technique that brings out the layered structure across the blade road. Made exclusively for CKTG in Seki City, Japan.
The 80mm petty is the smallest knife in the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line - a pure in-hand paring tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work at the very compact end of the petty range. The thick tang on this size makes it handle-heavy by design, which is exactly right for a blade this short - the balance keeps it controlled during in-hand work. The fine tip is capable and precise but worth treating carefully; at 80mm there is not much blade to absorb an impact if the tip contacts a hard surface. 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: The one reviewer praises the edge retention and the handle-heavy balance that gives good control over the fine blade. The Damascus cladding draws specific praise for its beauty. A word of caution noted in reviews: the very fine tip is delicate and worth treating with care.
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 80mm petty is the smallest knife in the Kohetsu VG10 Damascus line - a pure in-hand paring tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work at the very compact end of the petty range. The thick tang on this size makes it handle-heavy by design, which is exactly right for a blade this short - the balance keeps it controlled during in-hand work. The fine tip is capable and precise but worth treating carefully; at 80mm there is not much blade to absorb an impact if the tip contacts a hard surface. 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: The one reviewer praises the edge retention and the handle-heavy balance that gives good control over the fine blade. The Damascus cladding draws specific praise for its beauty. A word of caution noted in reviews: the very fine tip is delicate and worth treating with care.
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: 80mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) WONDERFUL!! Great little paring knifePosted By: Jim - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
Very thick tang, this is handle heavy, which is nice for controlling such a small blade. Steel is quite hard and holds an edge for a long time. It's easy to roll over the very fine tip if you bang it around so be cautious with it. Damascus is pretty.
6 people found this review helpful
Very thick tang, this is handle heavy, which is nice for controlling such a small blade. Steel is quite hard and holds an edge for a long time. It's easy to roll over the very fine tip if you bang it around so be cautious with it. Damascus is pretty.
