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The double-bevel profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat. An octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with this build, offering a fine texture and deep brown to black coloration. The knife sits on the thicker side within its category and requires care as the etched Damascus finish can be difficult to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113918087389,"sku":"HT-SLDHKRDM-GY210","price":254.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroHikariSLDDamascusGyuto210mmBlackChacate1.jpg?v=1765846518"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-gyuto-195mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Gyuto 195mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Gyuto 195mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and a Black Chacate handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking general-purpose kitchen performance. This 195mm gyuto measures 42mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 1.6mm at the heel, 1.4mm at mid, and 0.6mm at the tip, weighing 119g. The blade construction is san-mai stainless Damascus clad with an etched surface finish that provides tasteful contrast across the cladding layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel is hardened to 62-64 HRC and contains 1.5% carbon, 12% chromium, 0.9% molybdenum, and 0.3% vanadium to form hard carbides that support edge retention while remaining less attention-demanding than classic carbon steels. The octagonal Black Chacate WA handle features deep brown to black coloration with fine texture and durable grain patterns that polish to highlight subtle elegance. This Hikari line profile sits on the thicker side and suits mincing, slicing, chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and disjointing large cuts as a multi-purpose tool designed for varied kitchen tasks rather than specialising in any single application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113927688413,"sku":"HT-HIRARIDM-GY195-BC","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroHikariSLDDamascusGyuto195mmBlackChacate1.jpg?v=1765847187"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-santoku-170mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a compact everyday blade. This santoku features Hitachi SLD stainless steel with a hardness of 62-64 HRC and sanmai stainless Damascus cladding with an etched surface finish. The 170mm profile measures 47mm in heel height and weighs 123g, providing a controllable geometry suited to slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in home and commercial kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSLD steel contains 12% chromium and forms hard carbides through molybdenum and vanadium content, delivering edge retention while remaining less attention-demanding than carbon steel. The blade construction is on the thicker side with a spine measuring 1.5mm at both the heel and mid-section, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip. An octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with this build, offering a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. The etched Damascus cladding requires maintenance to preserve its contrast, and the stainless clad construction ensures the reactive core remains protected during regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113937944797,"sku":"HT-HIRARIDM-ST170-BC","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroHikariSLDDamascusSantoku170mm1.jpg?v=1765852715"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-petty-150mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Petty 150mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring a precise tool for peeling, trimming, and detail work. This 150mm blade features Hitachi SLD steel at 62-64 HRC within a sanmai stainless Damascus clad construction with an etched surface finish. The SLD core contains 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, offering edge retention through hard carbides formed by molybdenum and vanadium while remaining less attention-demanding than classic carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighing 77g with a 39mm heel height, this petty knife measures 1.5mm at the spine heel, 1.4mm at mid, and 0.9mm at the tip, placing it on the thicker side for its profile category. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with deep brown to black coloration and fine texture suitable for in-hand peeling and general purpose tasks. As a stainless-clad sanmai blade, it requires standard care to maintain the etched Damascus pattern, which can be harder to maintain than polished finishes. 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This 130mm blade features Hitachi SLD steel at 62-64 HRC within a sanmai stainless Damascus construction, offering edge retention suitable for intricate tasks like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double-bevel profile measures 1.6mm at the heel and tapers to 0.9mm at the tip, weighing 72g for controlled in-hand use. The etched Damascus surface provides visual contrast, though this finish requires specific care to maintain its appearance over time. An octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the blade, featuring deep brown coloration and fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. This petty knife serves as a dedicated instrument for general purpose prep and detailed cutting where a slimmer profile enhances functionality for intricate kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114109190365,"sku":"HT-HIRARIDM-PT130-BC","price":178.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroHikariSLDDamascusPetty130mm1.jpg?v=1765857441"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-santoku-170mm-copy","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a dedicated vegetable prep tool. 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