{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-santoku-170mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.00SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\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 170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.00mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e151\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"0\"\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 data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"389\"\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 showing off the layered pattern underneath. It’s not just visual — the core steel holds a sharp edge well, stays easy to live with day-to-day, and doesn’t demand the maintenance of a carbon blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eWhere this series really shines is in the balance between performance and feel. The grind is thin and precise, giving you clean, effortless cuts whether you’re working vegetables, proteins, or finer detail work. It moves light on the board, but still feels stable and controlled in hand. The darker “kuro” finish adds character without being flashy — it’s the kind of knife that looks better the more you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003ePaired with an octagonal stabilized wood handle, the whole setup feels natural and well-balanced. Comfortable for long prep, with just enough presence to remind you you’re using something a bit special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1390\"\u003eAs for the 170mm Santoku, this is where it all comes together. It’s that perfect middle ground — compact enough to feel nimble, but with enough length and height to handle real prep. Flat enough for clean chopping, with just enough curve to stay versatile. For most kitchens, this is the kind of knife that ends up living on the board — easy, efficient, and hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694820790505,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-santoku-170mm-4458887.png?v=1774719383","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/hatsukokoro-hikari-damascus-sld-ebony-santoku-170mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}