Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle
Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle

Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle

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Handle color Mahogany

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Masutani's VG1 Tsuchime (Hammered) line probably offers one of the best price / performance ratio amongest all the K&S offerings. The VG1 steel in stainless clad with hammered finish brings a simple and classic look to the knife.

VG1 is very much similar to its favorite rival VG10 steel in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. 

Pros Cons
  • Budget friendly
  • Excellent performance
  • Great OOTB
  • Non-premium steel

Detailed Specifications

Line Masutani VG1 Tsuchime
Profile Gyuto / Chefs Knife
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 143 g        5.04 oz
Edge Length 187 mm   .7.36 inch
Heel Height 47 mm     .1.85 inch
Width @ Spine 1.7 mm     0.07 inch
Width @ Mid 1.7 mm     0.07 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.1 mm     0.04 inch
Steel VG1 | Stainless
Blade Construction Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC) 58 - 61
Surface Finish Tsuchime
Handle Western Pakka Wood with Bolster
Region Echizen
Best for
  • First-timers
  • Students

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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Kakumei and its sister shop Knives and Stones has been in the Japanese homeware industry for almost 10 years. We have suppliers all over Japan: from Nigara Hamono in Aomori to the Satsuma Kirko Kagoshima.

We work hard to bring you some of the most trendy

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We work directly with our suppliers in Japan and we have container shipments arriving regularly, and most importantly we sell direct to the public. Through the website and our 3 shops.

We are proud to privde you with the best products at the best prices. If you see a cheaper price elsewhere, please let us know and we will match them.

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