Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Tsuchime Sanmai WA

Sanmai - Stainless Clad Tsuchime VG10 / Stainless Stainless Clad Hyogo, Japan

Hatsukokoro's Hayabusa VG10 Tsuchime knives are made from VG10 cutlery steel, which holds its edge and resists corrosion, so they stay sharp through frequent use.

The tsuchime (hammered) finish helps food release during slicing, for smoother and more efficient cuts. The knives are well fitted and finished, comfortable and precise in use.

Despite the quality of the materials, the line stays affordably priced. It is a reliable choice for professional chefs and home cooks.

Pros

Budget friendly
Great artistic

Best For

First-timers
Pro chefs

Construction

Sanmai - Stainless Clad

Surface Finish

Tsuchime

Cladding

Stainless Clad

Steel

VG10 / Stainless

Origin

Hyogo, Japan

Frequently asked questions

Does VG10 rust?

Yes, it can. Takefu, which makes VG10 (V金10), lists it among its stainless steels, and the JSSA notes that stainless strictly means rust-resistant, not rust-proof.

Takefu lists VG10's chromium content as 15% and describes its corrosion resistance as excellent. We recommend drying the knife after washing.

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What is the difference between VG10 and SG2?

Both are Takefu blade steels, and they differ in class and in what Takefu publishes about each. Takefu lists VG10 as a stainless steel with 1.00% carbon, 15.00% chromium, 1.00% molybdenum, 0.25% vanadium and 1.55% cobalt, at HRC 60 or more.

Takefu describes SG2, its Super Gold 2, as a blade steel created by powder metallurgy, lists its composition as not disclosed, and SG2 runs 61 to 65 HRC depending on the maker. Takefu also calls SG2 a powdered stainless high-speed steel.

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