Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus SantokuThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Santoku is a 167mm double bevel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking artistic stainless construction. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this santoku features Hitachi SLD steel at 62 64 HRC with a san mai stainless damascus clad and kurouchi surface finish. The blade measures 51mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 3. 5mm at the heel, 2. 7mm at mid, and

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165 mm Weight 81 g Total Length 300 mm Tip to Heel Length 160 mm Blade Height at Heel 32

this 330mm profile features Hitachi Yasugi White #3 carbon steel with a Kasumi surface finish

Steel Type: White #1

The Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Nachi-Fujikoshi powdered steel and a stabilized birch burl handle

Corian ferrule double metal spacer ebony

it still requires drying after use to prevent oxidation

Hardness: HRC 59-60

The knives are known for their unique aesthetic touches

This double-bevel profile features san-mai stainless clad construction and a kasumi surface finish

making it suitable for cutting terrines

While it is not extremely quick on modern alloy steels it does work extremely well on traditional carbon steels like the Hitachi Shirogami (White steel) and Aogami (Blue steel)