Kohetsu loosely translates to "be happy" - and the SLD line delivers on that with a combination that is hard to find at this price: semi-stainless SLD tool steel at 61-62 HRC, a stamped lattice finish on the jigane that looks like it belongs on a much more expensive knife, and walnut octagonal handles with black pakka ferrules. SLD sits in a useful middle ground between reactive carbon and standard stainless - it sharpens like carbon, resists staining like semi-stainless, and holds an edge longer than most stainless steels at this hardness. Made in Sanjo City, Japan exclusively for CKTG.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the all-purpose knife for cooks who prefer a shorter, compact blade. At 170mm with 49mm height and 4mm spine this is a substantial santoku well suited to home cooks and professionals who want one nimble knife for daily prep. Light and well balanced at 4.8 oz. Weight: 4.8 oz (136g). Blade height: 49mm. Spine: 4mm. Even double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Stainless cladding over the SLD core keeps daily maintenance simple. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu SLD line.
What Customers Are Saying: Six five-star reviews. One reviewer bought it as his new go-to knife and describes it as extremely good value - nicely balanced, light, nimble, with very good fit and finish for the price. Another reviewer bought it and his wife claimed it as hers. The recurring theme is a knife that exceeds expectations at its price point and becomes a daily driver.
Care Instructions: SLD is a semi-stainless tool steel - highly stain resistant under normal kitchen conditions. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The stainless cladding fully protects the flanks and the SLD core resists discoloration well, but drying after use is still good practice. Sharpen on quality water stones - SLD at 61-62 HRC sharpens easily and responds well to stropping. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods.
The santoku - three virtues in Japanese, for slicing, dicing, and mincing - is the all-purpose knife for cooks who prefer a shorter, compact blade. At 170mm with 49mm height and 4mm spine this is a substantial santoku well suited to home cooks and professionals who want one nimble knife for daily prep. Light and well balanced at 4.8 oz. Weight: 4.8 oz (136g). Blade height: 49mm. Spine: 4mm. Even double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Stainless cladding over the SLD core keeps daily maintenance simple. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu SLD line.
What Customers Are Saying: Six five-star reviews. One reviewer bought it as his new go-to knife and describes it as extremely good value - nicely balanced, light, nimble, with very good fit and finish for the price. Another reviewer bought it and his wife claimed it as hers. The recurring theme is a knife that exceeds expectations at its price point and becomes a daily driver.
Care Instructions: SLD is a semi-stainless tool steel - highly stain resistant under normal kitchen conditions. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. The stainless cladding fully protects the flanks and the SLD core resists discoloration well, but drying after use is still good practice. Sharpen on quality water stones - SLD at 61-62 HRC sharpens easily and responds well to stropping. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones and frozen foods.
- Brand: Kohetsu
- Exclusive: CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG
- Location: Sanjo City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: SLD Semi-Stainless Tool Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 61-62
- Finish: Stamped Lattice with Polish
- Edge Grind: Even Double Bevel
- Handle: Walnut Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 4.8 oz (136g)
- Blade Length: 170mm
- Total Length: 305mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 4mm
- Blade Height: 49mm
Best knife I've ever owned My new go-to (not gyuto) knifePosted By: ChefJeff - verified customer
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epyreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=2967&Score=-1')>No
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epyreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=2967&Score=-1')>No
THANK YOU Best knife I've ever owned My new go-to (not gyuto) knifePosted By: ChefJeff - verified customer
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epyreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=2967&Score=-1')>No
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epyreviews/ssl/yreview_reviews.php?RevID=2967&Score=-1')>No
THANK YOU Best knife I've ever owned My new go-to (not gyuto) knifePosted By: ChefJeff - verified customer
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epoxy but otherwise it needed nothing. CKTG finish sharpened it, giving it a wicked edge that drops through soft stuff like buttah. I've only had it for 3 weeks but so far I haven't needed to touch the edge so edge retention should be excellent. I wanted the bunka in this series but this was in stock and I'm perfectly happy. .
18 people found this review helpful
Extremely good value for money. Nicely balanced, light and nimble. Fit and finish is very good, especially for this price point. I did fill a small gap at the tang with epoxy but otherwise it needed nothing. CKTG finish sharpened it, giving it a wicked edge that drops through soft stuff like buttah. I've only had it for 3 weeks but so far I haven't needed to touch the edge so edge retention should be excellent. I wanted the bunka in this series but this was in stock and I'm perfectly happy. .
