Hatsukokoro VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri

Opening the box to see the subtle tsuchime and damascus finish is a joy and like a lot of Hatsukokoro knives, the attention to detail in the finish is good. With a relatively flat grind running down to a thin, well sharpened edge - the out of the box performance is impressive and a knife that's ready to go right away. 

This is still quite an understated knife despite the mix of hanner and damascus finishes. The hammer marks are fairly shallow and the damascus is subtle but we think it's just hit the right spot as a combination here. 

Combined with that mirror polished edge, it's a lovely looking knife for sure.

In hand the VG10 is around a mid weight and balances nicely and is comfortable in use. The edge of the spine and heel aren't fully rounded off but it's not uncomfortable while using it and not having this finishing step is generally in line with knives at this price point which allows Hatsukokoro to keep the price very competitive.

You definitely won't have any issues with durability, the VG10 is a solidly constructed and finished knife and the use of stainless cladding around a VG10 core means they'll be easy to maintain and hone as you use them.

Follow our normal care instructions and this is a knife that will serve you well for many years as it's a stainless core clad in stainless steel so there's not too much to worry about here.