Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Chinese Cleaver 175mm

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 Damascus Chinese Cleaver 175mm

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This is a great addtion to the already popular Hayabusa(隼) series by Hatsukokoro, providing another budget friendly choice for those who are interested in the Chuka/Chinese Cleaver profile.

The Chuka is a rather uncommon profile when it comes to the knives made in Japan, and often people will have Sugimoto as their only option which will be priced 300AUD and above. This Hayabusa VG10 Chuka provides us an option at just over 200AUD, for a knife with decent core steel, stainless across the entire blade and a subtle damascus pattern. Remember, that is a lot of steel you get over other profiles.

There are few drawbacks for these knives, as the result of simplifying the production. Dispite bearing the name of Hayabusa(Peregrine Falcon), the blade is not a fast and nible one, the stamping process brings no taper to the blade, leads to a higher overall weight. The choil and spine are polished, but the absence of rounding can hurt the finger when pressures are applied. If these two main drawbacks are acceptable, there aren't much to be picky about this entry level Japanese Chuka.

Pros Cons
  • Budget friendly
  • Easy to look after
  • Ideal for the household
  • Heavy
  • Fit and finish can be improved

Detailed Specifications

Line Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG-10 Damascus Chuka
Profile Chuka (Cleaver) / Chinese Cleaver
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 343 g        12.1 oz
Edge Length 180 mm   .7.09 inch
Heel Height 75 mm     .2.95 inch
Width @ Spine 2.5 mm     0.1 inch
Width @ Mid 2.5 mm     0.1 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 2.5 mm     0.1 inch
Steel VG10 | Stainless
Blade Construction Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad
Hardness (HRC) 59 - 61
Surface Finish Migaki
Handle Full Tang Chinese Cleaver
Region Hyogo
Best for
  • First-timers

Care Instruction

  1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
  2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
  3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
  4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
  5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
  6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Most of our products are handmade in Japan, and sometimes the one that you receive maybe slightly different to the photo. This is very common and in no way it will affect the performance of the product.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do feel free to let us know.

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