{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-kiri-sujihiki-205mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Kiri-Sujihiki 205mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.00SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiri-Sujihiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 205\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.80mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro is more than just a name — it’s a quiet nod to the respect Japan has for craftsmanship and the people behind it. Since 2013, out of Amagasaki City, they’ve been working with some of the country’s most skilled, and often uncredited, blacksmiths, sharpeners, and handle makers. Their house lines are built to let the knife speak for itself — no shortcuts, just solid execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurozome Series is one of their latest standout arrivals. Forged in stainless Damascus, it carries a deep, smoky finish that gives the blade a darker, more refined look while still letting the layered pattern show through underneath. It has plenty of character without becoming overly flashy, while the stainless construction keeps it easy to live with day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere this series really shines is in the grind. Thin and precise behind the edge, it moves through food with very little resistance while still feeling stable and controlled in hand. It’s the kind of geometry that immediately makes the knife feel sharper and more refined once it hits the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with an octagonal stabilized wood handle, the whole setup feels balanced and comfortable, with a clean look that fits the darker character of the Kurozome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 205mm Kiritsuke-style Sujihiki is a really interesting take on a traditional slicing knife. At 205mm, it’s noticeably more compact and agile than the long 240–300mm Sujihiki most people are used to, making it much easier to use in a home kitchen or on a smaller cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, narrow profile glides cleanly through proteins with less drag, making it excellent for portioning meat, trimming, slicing boneless proteins, or getting clean cuts through fish. The aggressive K-tip adds another level of precision for detail work and gives the knife that unmistakable Kiritsuke look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this size especially appealing is that it doesn’t feel limited to slicing. At 205mm, it sits somewhere between a compact chef knife and a dedicated Sujihiki — fast, precise, and incredibly easy to control. A great option for anyone who wants a more specialized cutting feel without committing to an oversized slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751864565993,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-kiri-sujihiki-205mm-7832466.png?v=1787977029","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-kiri-sujihiki-205mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}