The Hatsukokoro Hikari Santoku 170mm is a beautifully crafted all-purpose kitchen knife, ideal for home cooks and professional chefs seeking performance and precision. With its shorter, broader blade profile, the santoku excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fish, and meats with ease. Built around a durable SLD semi-stainless steel core and refined with a clean satin finish, the Hikari line combines traditional craftsmanship with everyday practicality.
SLD steel offers excellent edge retention and greater rust resistance than most carbon steels, but we recommend hand washing and drying the blade immediately after use. Regular honing or occasional stropping will keep it sharp and performing at its best.Edge Steel: SLD semi-stainless steel, hardened for excellent edge retention with easier maintenance than high-carbon alternatives
Construction: San-mai (three-layer) build with a soft stainless cladding that enhances durability and protects the core
Grind: Subtle convex grind with a 50/50 edge, sharpened to 12 degrees per side for excellent cutting performance
Finish: Satin polish promotes food release and reduces drag during slicing
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
Edge Length: 171 mm
Total Length: 310 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 45 mm
SLD steel offers excellent edge retention and greater rust resistance than most carbon steels, but we recommend hand washing and drying the blade immediately after use. Regular honing or occasional stropping will keep it sharp and performing at its best.
