This santoku brings the same SLD semi-stainless tool steel core found across the rest of the Hatsukokoro SLD line to a compact, everyday profile built in Sakai, Japan, designed for vegetables, proteins, and general prep work in equal measure.
SLD delivers strong edge retention while staying easier to maintain than a fully reactive carbon steel, and here the core is wrapped in stainless Damascus cladding that improves food release and protects the edge while adding the flowing layered look the pattern is known for. The san mai construction carries a subtle convex grind and 50/50 edge, light and responsive in hand, and the octagonal ebony handle offers a secure, balanced grip through long sessions at the board.
Care Instructions: Although SLD is semi-stainless, it is not fully stainless. Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Do not leave wet or store in a damp environment. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard materials, and do not twist the blade during use.Maker: Hatsukokoro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: SLD Semi-Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Edge: Double Bevel, 50/50
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Weight: 5.0 oz (142 g)
Blade Length: 174 mm
Total Length: 313 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 46 mm
SLD delivers strong edge retention while staying easier to maintain than a fully reactive carbon steel, and here the core is wrapped in stainless Damascus cladding that improves food release and protects the edge while adding the flowing layered look the pattern is known for. The san mai construction carries a subtle convex grind and 50/50 edge, light and responsive in hand, and the octagonal ebony handle offers a secure, balanced grip through long sessions at the board.
Care Instructions: Although SLD is semi-stainless, it is not fully stainless. Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Do not leave wet or store in a damp environment. Avoid cutting frozen foods or hard materials, and do not twist the blade during use.
