Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm with Saya

Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm with SayaThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking an artistic stainless clad blade with SLD steel. Produced by Nigara in Aomori under the Yorokobi line, this santoku features a sanmai stainless damascus clad construction with a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and includes a saya. The 180mm profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing

I designed my own way of manufacturing process

5mm at the mid-section and 0

the polish job is insanely neat (no polyurethane) and use the best wood that I can get my hands to

The thickness of the stone undoubtedly adds to the incredible long wear of these stones

Weighing 162g with a 49mm heel height

We will gradually receive more stocks in the future and I will have more to say about them in my podcasts

An octagonal ebony handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule pairs with this geometry

Ginsan steel offers a fine grain structure that supports sharpness while providing stainless properties for easier care

270 mm  Tip to Heel Length

soaking for 5 to 10 minutes will bring out its best performace

SG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution

- Even when wet