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 240mm gyuto is the professional standard length, and this model features a generous profile suited to processing almost any ingredient without requiring an oversized work area. The lattice jigane finish with high-shine polish gives it a visual presence unusual at this price. The even, double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks, and the stainless cladding over the SLD core keeps daily maintenance simple. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu SLD line.
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: 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: 7.8 oz (221 g)
Blade Length: 243 mm
Total Length: 395 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm
Blade Height: 52 mm
The 240mm gyuto is the professional standard length, and this model features a generous profile suited to processing almost any ingredient without requiring an oversized work area. The lattice jigane finish with high-shine polish gives it a visual presence unusual at this price. The even, double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks, and the stainless cladding over the SLD core keeps daily maintenance simple. CKTG is the only source for the Kohetsu SLD line.
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.
