{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-5-pc-bundle","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus 5-Pc Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.80mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 149\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiri-Sujihiki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 205mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.80mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.00mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e151g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 170mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.90mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 130mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.70mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-Stainless Steel*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61HRC (+\/-1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more than just a name—it reflects Japan’s deep respect for craftsmanship, tradition, and the artisans behind each blade. Since 2013, from their base in Amagasaki City, Hatsukokoro has worked with talented blacksmiths, sharpeners, and handle makers across Japan. Their collections bring together the work of these skilled craftspeople while letting the knives themselves remain the focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurozome Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Hatsukokoro’s most visually striking collections. Built around an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLD semi-stainless steel core hardened to approximately 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these blades offer an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and relatively easy sharpening. SLD is especially appreciated for giving a cutting and sharpening feel closer to carbon steel while offering considerably better corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the cutting core is layered Damascus cladding finished with Kurozome’s signature dark, smoky appearance. The darker treatment brings out the flowing Damascus pattern and gives every blade its own subtle character. Paired with octagonal ebony handles, the result is a refined set that feels traditional, modern, and distinctive at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-piece set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together five complementary profiles, giving you a complete lineup for everything from larger prep work to detailed cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e210mm Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the all-purpose workhorse of the set, ideal for slicing proteins, chopping vegetables, and everyday prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e205mm Kiri-Sujihiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the long, narrow profile of a slicing knife with an aggressive kiritsuke-style tip, making it excellent for clean protein slicing and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170mm Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a compact and highly versatile shape for vegetables, meat, and general kitchen work, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e170mm Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides similar versatility with a more pointed tip for detailed work and precision cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleting the set is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130mm Petty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a lightweight utility knife designed for smaller ingredients, trimming, fruit, garnishes, and tasks where a full-size blade simply feels too large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the five profiles cover nearly every everyday kitchen task while keeping the same steel, finish, balance, and handle style throughout the collection. For someone looking to build a complete matching Japanese knife setup rather than mixing individual series, the Kurozome 5-piece set delivers both consistency and plenty of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51921153917161,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/HatsukokoroHikariDamascusSLDEbonyBundle_c85b48e6-f5fc-4603-88a3-802c0526cc28.png?v=1790162634","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-5-pc-bundle","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}