The Kohetsu VG-5 Santoku 180mm is a light, nimble, and easy-to-use kitchen knife designed to deliver strong performance at an accessible price point. Featuring a hammered tsuchime finish and stainless cladding over a VG-5 cutting core, this knife blends durability, sharpness, and low-maintenance convenience into one attractive package.
VG-5 is a tough stainless steel that sharpens easily and holds a fine edge well. Heat-treated to around 6061 HRC, it offers a great balance of hardness and daily usability. The hammered cladding helps release food from the blade while giving the knife a distinctive, hand-worked appearance.
The santoku profile is known for its versatility the name translates to three virtues, referring to slicing, chopping, and dicing. With a tall blade and comfortable Western handle, this Kohetsu santoku excels as a go-to prep knife for both home cooks and professionals who want a reliable workhorse without unnecessary fuss.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Do not put in dishwasher.
General Features
Brand: Kohetsu
Blacksmith Location: Seki, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Cladding: Hammered Stainless (Tsuchime)
Core Steel: VG-5 Stainless
Hardness: 6061 HRC
Grind: Even 50/50 (see choil photo)
Specifications
Weight: 6.2 oz
Blade Length: 179 mm
Total Length: 300 mm
Spine Thickness: 2 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Handle Type: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Black Pakka Wood
VG-5 is a tough stainless steel that sharpens easily and holds a fine edge well. Heat-treated to around 6061 HRC, it offers a great balance of hardness and daily usability. The hammered cladding helps release food from the blade while giving the knife a distinctive, hand-worked appearance.
The santoku profile is known for its versatility the name translates to three virtues, referring to slicing, chopping, and dicing. With a tall blade and comfortable Western handle, this Kohetsu santoku excels as a go-to prep knife for both home cooks and professionals who want a reliable workhorse without unnecessary fuss.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry after use. Do not put in dishwasher.
General Features
Brand: Kohetsu
Blacksmith Location: Seki, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Cladding: Hammered Stainless (Tsuchime)
Core Steel: VG-5 Stainless
Hardness: 6061 HRC
Grind: Even 50/50 (see choil photo)
Specifications
Weight: 6.2 oz
Blade Length: 179 mm
Total Length: 300 mm
Spine Thickness: 2 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Handle Type: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Black Pakka Wood
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