The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 7" Santoku Knife's multi-purpose and versatile nature leads it to be compared with a Western chef’s knife or the Gyuto. It excels at cutting through fresh produce and creates thin slices of meat, seafood, cheese, fruits, and vegetables. The blade profile is well-suited for up-and-down motion or using a tap-chop or a push-cut.

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG10 knives feature high carbon VG10 steel that takes and holds a sharp edge, which has a great balance between sharpness and durability. The polished Tsuchime (hammered) finish is both striking and useful, reducing drag and keeping food from sticking. 

The traditional octagonal Japanese Wa handle is made with Wenge wood and has a buffalo horn ferrule. 

Due to the handmade nature of this knife, the colour and pattern of the knife, handle and ferrule may vary from knife to knife.