170mm Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Wa Santoku

H & K is a Japanese knife manufacturer and their house brand is called Hatsukokoro. The brand is supplied by a handful of manufacturers from different notable knifemaking regions such as Seki and Tosa. We think they offer exceptional performance and beauty for the price. 

Location: Amagasaki, Japan

Line: Hikari

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: SLD (HRC~62)

Cladding: Stainless steel

Finish: Blasted

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: 8-sided teak with buffalo horn ferrule

Weight: ~g

Blade Length: ~130mm

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Thickness at Heel: ~mm

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