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Hitohira T10 Migaki Santoku 170mm Pakka Handle

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€158,00 EUR
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Description

The VG-10 series is made with VG-10 steel, a famous Japanese high-carbon stainless steel known for its strength, toughness, and resistance to rust. This steel holds its edge well and provides excellent sharpness and durability for everyday use. While this T10 may lose sharpness a little sooner compared to its more expensive big brother series TP made with SG2, it still maintains impressive cutting performance. These knives are fully ground and sharpened by hand, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship in every blade. The VG-10 series is a super solid choice for those who seek a durable and sharp knife and also one of our favourite knives to gift.

What kind of knife is this?

An equally all-round knife as the gyuto but more orientated to homestyle cooking. Incredibly versatile on its own, easy to use, nimble and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The bunka is a version of the santoku but with a Kiritsuke tip. This style tip will excel in more delicate work while it still retains the all-purpose functionality of the santoku. 

Care Instructions

Stainless steel gets its name from the inclusion of chromium (10-13%) in the alloy, which forms a protective film that helps prevent rust and corrosion by acting as a barrier between the metal and oxygen.
While stainless steel knives are practical, functional, and easier to maintain than carbon steel, they are not completely maintenance-free. With improper care, they can still rust or develop pitting—after all, "stainless" does not mean "stain-free."

The level of corrosion resistance varies depending on the type of stainless steel used, but the basic principles of care are similar to those for carbon steel knives.

To maintain your knife, store it clean and dry, avoid air-drying after washing, never use the dishwasher, and steer clear of cutting extremely hard items like frozen food or bones.
The key advantage of stainless steel over carbon steel is a greater margin for error—its rust resistance is higher, making it easier to maintain with less worry.

Remember, not all stainless steels are the same. Just like with carbon steels, each stainless steel alloy has its own unique properties and performance characteristics, and should be judged individually.


Detailed Spec

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: V10 Special, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 299mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Handle to Tip Length: 178mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 148g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 61±1HRC
Update: June 7, 2023

*Please understand that all pictures on our website are made of random samples and as most products are made with natural materials by hand the color, appearances and even measurements can slightly vary. Please contact us if you wish to see the exact item we have on hand.