{"product_id":"hikari-bunka-sld-satin-polish-170mm","title":"Hikari Bunka SLD Satin Polish 170mm (6.7\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sleek and compact Japanese chef’s knife for everyday prep. The \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Bunka SLD Satin Polish 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of high-performance SLD steel, known for its exceptional edge retention and durability. The satin finish reduces friction and helps prevent food from sticking, making slicing and chopping feel effortless. Its wide blade profile and compact size make it ideal for precise, controlled cuts, especially on smaller cutting boards. Finished with a durable octagonal bubinga wood handle, this knife offers a secure, comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Bunka is a versatile Japanese blade shape, ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables. Its wide blade offers good knuckle clearance and makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients from the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively flat edge works well for straight-down chopping and push cuts, while the gently curved belly allows light rocking motions. Its distinctive pointed K-tip gives excellent control for precise trimming, detailed cuts, and delicate prep work.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eSLD steel\u003c\/a\u003e by Hitachi is a high-performance tool steel known for outstanding edge retention, toughness, and semi-stainless corrosion resistance. Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and professionals alike. Because SLD isn't completely stainless, clean it and dry it off when you're done using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSLD Steel Composition - Carbon (C) 1.5%, Silicon (SI) 0.3%, Manganese (Mn) 0.4%, Chromium (Cr) 12%, Molybdenum (Mo) 0.9%, Vanadium (V) 0.3% \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe core layer, consisting of the harder SLD stainless steel, was sandwiched between layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003esan-mai\u003c\/a\u003e and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50\/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis knife features a matte, satin finish with a pronounced line at the bottom of the blade. This line indicates the border between the two softer, outer layers of steel, and the strong SLD core steel, seen exposed at the very edge of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife features an octagon Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of bubinga wood. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use. Bubinga is a durable and dense tropical wood, known for its distinct brown color with dark patterns. Its strength and stability make it popular for crafting knife handles, furniture, and musical instruments. It has a beautiful texture and polishes well, giving it a smooth and elegant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54388042662234,"sku":"420116252013","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HikariBunkaSLDSatinPolish170mm_monobubingahandle__420116252013_1.jpg?v=1783075744","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/hikari-bunka-sld-satin-polish-170mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}