Hatsukokoro VG-5 Hayabusa Petty Western Handle 120mm/150mmAs an entry level knife, the Hatsukokoro VG 5 Hayabusa offers an accessible introduction to the world of Japanese knives. It provides reliable performance, durability, and a price point that is more affordable compared to high end options. When heat treated correctly, the Takefu VG5 steel performs very similar to the popular VG10 steel. Measurements 120 mm 150 mm Weight 77 85 Total Length 229 mm 260 mm Tip to Heel Length 118 mm 149 mm Blade Height at

Kasfly (formally CZAR Precision) is a high precision manufacturer in China

it does not require the reactive steel maintenance associated with carbon cores

and has more than twice the edge retention than traditional White 2 steel

Handle Design: Black micarta western handle

155 mm 170 mm Weight 153 g 169 g Total Length 307 mm 321 mm Tip to Heel Length 155 mm 170 mm Blade Height at Heel 43 mm 48 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

not by having a glass at the back

Hardness: HRC 64-66

Blade Height at Heel 46

sauce and liquid butter

Weighing between 124g and 137g with a 47mm heel height

The triangular profile provides stiffness for manoeuvring around bones and cutting through joints during meat preparation

Compared the ZDP189