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Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

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Thin convex ground stainless clad SLD "semi-stainless" steel with imitation buffalo horn (plastic) ferruled hinoki wood handles. These stock removal san mai knives are a great value cutting smoothly and holding a long edge. 

SLD steel is a nearly stainless carbon steel at approx 11-12% chromium content (13% chromium in an alloy becomes stainless) SLD is sometimes referred to as 'semi stainless' as it rusts very slowly and has little to none reactivity with flavors.

The core of this knife is 'semi-stainless' and has a certain degree of rust resistance, but as it is not completely stainless, it should be dried immediately after use. The core will develop a patina with use, but any rough feeling orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.

Please note that the solid hinoki wood handles can develop cracks with soaking.

Brand: Hikari Hatsukokuro
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Producing Area: Sanjo Niigata, Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Size: 160mm
Steel Type: Semi-stainless
Steel: SLD
Handle: Hinoki Handle
Total Length: 308mm
Edge Length: 161mm
Handle to Tip Length: 178mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 130g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
HRC: 64

This is a semi-stainless steel knife. The blade has higher corrosion and stain resistance than carbon steel knives but will slowly oxidize with use over time. Hand wash and towel dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Do not air dry.



Twisting, scraping and heavy use as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Using a quality wooden cutting board will keep a sharper edge for longer. Cutting surface materials like glass, ceramic and bamboo will make the edge go dull quickly and should be avoided.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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$192.54
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