{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-nigara-yorokobi-sld-copper-damascus-gyuto-240mm-birch-handle-copy","title":"Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 240mm with Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking an artistic blade with SLD steel performance. Forged by Nigara in Aomori, this double bevel gyuto features a sanmai stainless damascus construction with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and includes a saya. The 240mm profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel forms the core at 62-64 HRC, offering edge retention through hard carbides formed by molybdenum and vanadium while remaining less care-demanding than classic carbon steels. The stainless cladding protects the reactive core, though the semi-stainless nature requires drying after use to prevent rust. This model measures 3.2mm at the heel spine, tapers to 0.9mm at the tip, and weighs 199g. An octagonal wa handle crafted from stabilised birch burl provides a durable grip with intricate grain patterns unique to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46243511107805,"sku":"HT-YROSLDCTDS-GY240KUBR","price":780000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxNigaraYorokobiSLDCopperHammeredDamascusGyuto240mmBirchHandle-20250228-12.jpg?v=1740717205","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-x-nigara-yorokobi-sld-copper-damascus-gyuto-240mm-birch-handle-copy","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}