The Kohetsu Tsuchime line combines two things cooks consistently want: a low-maintenance stainless steel that holds a fine edge, and a hammered tsuchime (hammered) finish that gives the blade a distinctive hand-worked appearance and helps food release cleanly. VG5 is the steel - a refined V Gold alloy with higher vanadium than VG10 and no cobalt, tougher and less chip-prone at 60 HRC while remaining genuinely easy to sharpen. Made exclusively for CKTG by the Tsukahara family in Seki City, Japan - the only place this line is available.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the all-purpose kitchen knife for cooks who prefer a shorter, compact blade over a gyuto. Light and nimble at this length with a flat profile suited to push-cutting. Weight: 4.9 oz (140g). Blade height: 47.5mm. Spine: 2mm. Western handle. The western handle is full tang with a comfortable grip that suits a range of hand sizes. The hammered tsuchime finish across the cladding reduces blade-to-food contact for improved release. The 60/40 asymmetric grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG5 Tsuchime line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise the exceptional out-of-the-box edge and the ease of sharpening VG5 compared to VG10. The hammered tsuchime finish is noted as genuinely attractive. One reviewer appreciated the tougher steel after concerns about VG10 chipping and found the knife both sharp and easy to maintain.
Care Instructions: VG5 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 - VG5 sharpens more easily than VG10 and responds well to regular stropping between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the all-purpose kitchen knife for cooks who prefer a shorter, compact blade over a gyuto. Light and nimble at this length with a flat profile suited to push-cutting. Weight: 4.9 oz (140g). Blade height: 47.5mm. Spine: 2mm. Western handle. The western handle is full tang with a comfortable grip that suits a range of hand sizes. The hammered tsuchime finish across the cladding reduces blade-to-food contact for improved release. The 60/40 asymmetric grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu VG5 Tsuchime line.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise the exceptional out-of-the-box edge and the ease of sharpening VG5 compared to VG10. The hammered tsuchime finish is noted as genuinely attractive. One reviewer appreciated the tougher steel after concerns about VG10 chipping and found the knife both sharp and easy to maintain.
Care Instructions: VG5 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 - VG5 sharpens more easily than VG10 and responds well to regular stropping between sessions. Use wood or rubber cutting boards only.
- Brand: Kohetsu
- Exclusive: CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG
- Blacksmith: Tsukahara Family
- Location: Seki City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG5 Stainless
- Cladding: Hammered Tsuchime Stainless
- HRC: 60
- Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
- Edge Grind: 60/40 Asymmetric Double Bevel
- Handle: Western - Full Tang
- Blade Length: 180mm
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