Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
Hatsukokoro

Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku

£190.00

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£190.00

An absolute beauty of a laser with an excellent flat grind, the VG10 Atelier santoku is hand forged for Hatsukokoro and offers top notch cutting performance in a great looking knife with its subtle damascus and kurouchi finish.

Balanced right around the heel of the knife, this is a nimble and light knife ideal for daily use in both home and professional kitchens.

 
Product Code: HAT-0156-##
Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku
£190.00

About this range

First Impressions

The VG10 Atelier is a knife line made in partnership between Hatsukokoro and one of the specialist workshops that are part of one of Japan's biggest knife makers and shows all the signs of skilled hands in the hand forged laser profile, stylish damascus and kurouchi design and excellent performance at a superb price point.

Beauty

Great looks and style, everything is subtle and understated from the light kurouchi finish to the damascus layering and mirror polished core steel edge this is a range that just oozes class and style.

In Hand

A real laser in performance and excellent cutting performance all round. It's also nice to see the small touches and attention to detail in the smooth finishing of the heel and spine of the knife adding to the comfort. 

Durability

The hand forged VG10 core has been treated to around 61-62HRC, slightly harder than most machine forged VG10 blades so the additional durability and edge retention is a nice feature on the Atelier range.

Ease of Care

VG10 with stainless cladding is one of the easiest combinations for general care and maintenance. It's easy to sharpen and for longer term care we recommend our Japanese knife care kit to keep it in top condition.

Our Verdict

Excellent value for money and superbly made lasers. 

While we are not able to promote the maker Hatsukokoro have teamed up with to make these knives, keen knife users will almost certainly recognise them and appreciate the quality and value and if you've been looking for a laser profile and easy to maintain steel then you should absolutely be looking at these for your shortlist.

Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro VG10 Atelier Santoku

  • Blade Length: 177mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 317mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 48.6mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.14mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.78mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.14mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 123 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend the magnolia santoku saya and medium size blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko employ a range of techniques and work with a selection of master blacksmiths working entirely by hand and for some ranges, they make use of modern machinery to combine craft with extreme precision.

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