{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-nakiri-170mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Nakiri 170mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a dedicated vegetable prep tool. This 170mm nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to produce clean separation without rocking. The blade measures 1.8mm at the spine and weighs 167g, placing it on the thicker side within its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel is hardened to 62-64 HRC and contains 12% chromium, making this stainless clad sanmai blade resistant to corrosion while offering good edge retention through hard carbide formation. The etched Damascus surface provides tasteful contrast but requires specific maintenance to preserve the finish over time. Black Chacate timber forms the octagonal WA handle, offering a fine texture and deep brown coloration that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. This construction pairs a durable cutting core with a decorative cladding suited for household and professional kitchen environments where vegetable preparation is the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47513522471133,"sku":"HT-HIRARIDM-NK170-BC","price":186.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1986.jpg?v=1772156284","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-nakiri-170mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}