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Hatsukokoro VG5 petty knife 120mm

Hatsukokoro VG5 petty knife 120mm

¥9,300 JPY
¥9,300 JPY
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The Hatsukokoro VG5 petty knife 120mm is a Japanese knife designed for precise cutting tasks. Featuring a core of VG5 steel, a tougher variation of the well-known VG10, this knife offers a balance of durability and ease of sharpening. It's a practical choice for both beginner and professional cooks seeking a reliable petty knife. At 120mm in length, it's well-suited for a variety of small cutting tasks in the kitchen. 
  • Brand: Hatsukokoro
  • Producing Area: Seki, Japan
  • Knife type: petty knife
  • Finish: migaki
  • Core steel: VG5
  • Steel type: stainless
  • Cladding: stainless clad
  • Overall length: 228mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 118mm
  • Blade height at the heel: 28.4mm
  • Spine thickness at the handle: 1.9mm
  • Spine thickness at the heel: 1.5mm
  • Spine thickness midway: 1.4mm
  • Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 1.0mm
  • Weight: 75g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: red pakkawood
  • Hand orientation: ambidextrous
  • Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro VG5 petty knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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