Tamahagane Kyoto Japanese Utility Knife 15cm VG5 steel core

When a chef knife is too big but a paring knife is too small, a utility knife is the perfect solution. That is why the Tamahagane Kyoto utility knife in this page is a great option for chefs and home cooks who need a versatile knife ideal for cutting all types of fruits and vegetables. On top of its high effectiveness, this knife also stands out for its beautiful look and design.

Its blade has a core with 3 layers of VG5 steel, which is similar to the famous Japanese VG10 steel but with less cobalt. The VG5 steel is actually more resistant to corrosion, whilst still remaining solid and hard. In fact, it has a carbon content of 0.7 to 0.8%, which allows the blade to reach a high level of hardness of 61 HRC in the Rockwell scale.

The blade is also characterised for its edge's capacity to remain sharp for long time and also for he astonishing look of its surface. The 63 layers of SUS410 steel that cover the core of the blade create a beautiful damascus effect of wavy lines on the blade's surface. This provides and original and sexy look to the overall knife.

Another part of this knife is its handle. It is made of micarta, which is a durable and resistant material with anti-bacterial properties. Because of its resistance to water and changes in temperature, micarta is a material widely used in kitchen utensils. Moreover, the veinings on the handle's surface also contribute to the ravishing look of the knife.

Yet another positive thing about this extraordinary knife is that it is sold in a an elegant, black box. With such nice packaging, this knife is the perfect option to offer as a gift to a chef, to a fan of Japanese knives, or simply to yourself ;)

To preserve the quality and beauty of this kitchen knife, we recommend you to always wash it by hand and dry it immediately with a soft cloth. The dishwasher is highly discouraged for a knife like this one. Finally, for the maintenance of the edge, you can hone the blade using a sharpening stone with a fine grit. 

This utility knife is part the Kyoto range from the Japanese brand Tamahagane. The knives from this range combine an astonishing design with a remarkable cutting performance that is impossible not to admire. All Tamahagane Kyoto knives are made in Japan, and they are the result of a remarkable know-how of more than 6 centuries in the cutlery industry.

Do not hesitate to have a look at all the other Japanese kitchen knives available on our website and discover our large variety of options!