{"product_id":"yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","title":"Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm (Blade Only)","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\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 Mat Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62HRC (+\/-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 None ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff;\" title=\"Choose yours\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.60\u003cspan\u003emm tapered to 2.30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~115g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Yorokobi 210mm Gyuto brings together the signature craftsmanship of \u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"133\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eNigara Hamono\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-end=\"205\" data-start=\"138\"\u003eHatsukokoro\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in a format that feels incredibly balanced for everyday serious cooking. More compact and agile than the 240mm versions, this size tends to hit that sweet spot where performance, comfort, and versatility all come together naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eBuilt around an SLD semi-stainless core, the blade offers the kind of performance enthusiasts usually chase in harder carbon steels, but with far less maintenance stress. Edge retention is excellent, toughness stays impressively stable, and the steel still sharpens with a very clean, refined feel on the stones. It’s a steel that performs hard without becoming overly delicate or demanding in daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eVisually, the Yorokobi series stands far away from standard production finishes. The darker forged upper section transitions into flowing Damascus layers with a contrasting textured bevel that gives the knife a raw but highly controlled appearance. There’s depth to the finish that changes depending on lighting and angle, making the blade feel more like a handcrafted piece than something mass produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eAs a 210mm Gyuto, this is easily one of the most versatile profiles available for both home cooks and professionals. Long enough to comfortably handle proteins, herbs, and larger vegetables, yet compact enough to stay nimble during faster prep work, it’s the kind of knife that naturally becomes the centerpiece of a kitchen setup. The grind keeps the blade thin and responsive through product while maintaining enough stability to inspire confidence during heavier tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eThis is not a budget-oriented knife pretending to look premium. It’s a genuinely high-end collaborative piece built for people who appreciate the finer details — the finish work, grind quality, steel choice, and overall rarity behind a blade like this. Expensive, yes — but very intentionally so, and fully backed by the level of craftsmanship involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983422263529,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm-blade-only-6528069.png?v=1778368573","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/yorokobi-sld-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}