{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sld-hikari-kurozome-damascus-santoku-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro SLD Hikari Kurozome Damascus Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Hatsukokoro SLD Hikari Kurozome Damascus - \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe name says it all, the core is SLD and looks-wise it’s a black (\u003cem\u003eKurozome\u003c\/em\u003e) damascus. Its one of those knife series, that just instantly draws attention when its in the case in our stores. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this knife is crafted from SLD Semi-stainless steel, it also requires way less care than your average Japanese knife. As long as you follow the care guide on the other side of this letter, your knife will be cutting beautifully for decades to come. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Hatsukokoro series encompasses a wide range of knives, forged and crafted by some of the best knife makers in Japan. They work with a wide variety of artisans, from blacksmiths to knife sharpeners and handle makers. By working with folks who have mastered their craft, each aspect of the knife is carefully curated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003eThis is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to their unique shape and smaller easy-to-handle size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47523374530734,"sku":"HTKSLDKRDM160SA","price":264.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/HatsukokoroSLDHikariKurozomeDamascusSantoku170mm1.jpg?v=1775071451","url":"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-sld-hikari-kurozome-damascus-santoku-165mm","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}