{"product_id":"hikari-kiri-gyuto-sld-satin-polish-205mm","title":"Hikari Kiri-Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 205mm (8.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Kiri-Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 205mm (8.1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of high-performance SLD steel, known for its exceptional edge retention and durability. Its wide blade profile and compact size make it ideal for precise, controlled cuts, especially on smaller cutting boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin finish reduces friction and food sticking, while the octagonal bubinga wood handle offers a secure and comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed users. Ideal for slicing, chopping, and all-around prep work—whether you're cooking at home or in a professional kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kiri-Gyuto combines the elegance of a traditional single-bevel kiritsuke with everyday versatility of a gyuto. Perfect for slicing steak, fish, and vegetables, and handles prep with ease. Given its 205mm length, this knife offers exceptional precision while allowing you to handle larger ingredients with ease.\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 Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and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 title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBubinga 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":54653837508954,"sku":"420121812046","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/HikariKiri-GyutoSLDSatinPolish205mm_420121812046-2.jpg?v=1788428350","url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/products\/hikari-kiri-gyuto-sld-satin-polish-205mm","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}