Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mmThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a dedicated vegetable prep tool. This 170mm nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to produce clean separation without rocking. The blade measures 1.

designed to use in a chopping motion

and most importantly

and a weight of 173g

the blade requires standard care despite its stainless properties

The gyuto profile provides acute geometry typical of Japanese cutlery

The traditional hardwood handle pairs with the functional blade geometry to support the specific drawing cut motion required for clean sashimi slices

As former chairman of Takefu Knife Village

Forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu

this knife has a relatively thin profile for precise cutting tasks

The Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Ktip Santoku 180mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high edge retention in a compact profile

supporting extended sharpness during rigorous use

The combination of advanced metalworking technology and inherited forging skills makes this knife suitable for collectors and users requiring deliberate precision in general-purpose kitchen tasks