Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mmDiscover the Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm, a premium Japanese kitchen knife designed for exceptional performance and sophisticated style. This versatile Santoku, meaning 'three uses,' is expertly crafted for slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it an indispensable tool for any culinary enthusiast. The blade features a stunning Damascus cladding over a core of high performance Hitachi SLD steel, a tool grade stainless steel renowned

Discover the Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm, a premium Japanese kitchen knife designed for exceptional performance and sophisticated style. This versatile Santoku, meaning 'three uses,' is expertly crafted for slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it an indispensable tool for any culinary enthusiast. The blade features a stunning Damascus cladding over a core of high-performance Hitachi SLD steel, a tool-grade stainless steel renowned for its excellent edge retention and wear resistance, hardened to 62-64 HRC for lasting sharpness. With a thin, 1.5mm spine at the heel and a precise convex grind, this Japanese kitchen knife offers low cutting resistance and effective food release. The unique, curved profile inherited from the Hikari line makes it surprisingly adept at rock-chopping, blending Japanese precision with Western cutting habits. It's finished with a luxurious octagonal handle made from Black Chacate wood, known for its deep color, fine texture, and durable, polished feel. An ideal entry point into high-quality cutlery, this Japanese kitchen knife balances professional-grade performance, unique aesthetics, and a budget-friendly price, perfect for first-timers, students, and pro chefs alike.