Shibamasa V5 Nakiri 165 VG-5

The blade is made from VG5 Stainless steel, part of the V Gold stainless steel line. VG5 is similar to VG-10 but with a slightly larger grain structure which results in a higher vanadium content making the knife a bit more durable. VG10 also contains cobalt, which is not added to VG5. Its a durable steel that will hold an good edge and is relatively easy to sharpen.

• Blade Length: 16.50 cm / 6.50 in
• Blade Thickness at Heel: 1.20 mm / 0.047 in
• Blade Width: 4.75 cm / 1.87 in
• Blade material: Laminated VG-5, Kasumi
• Handle material: Walnut
• Construction Type: Hidden Tang
• Total length: 29.00 cm / 11.42 in
• Made in: Japan
• Weight: 110 gr / 3.80 oz