Name: Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Nakiri
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0211-##
Price: 125.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£125.00

Elevate your veg prep with this absolutely laser thin nakiri from the Hikari range. Extremely thin at the edge and with plenty of height - it's beautifully finished for this price point and it's an easy knife to reach for when you're prepping your next batch of veggies!

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Product Code: HAT-0211-##

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First Impressions

The Hikari SLD is a real laser from Hatsukokoro. They're some of the thinnest knives we've seen out of the box and a real treat if you've been searching for a lightweight laser with a finish we'd expect to see at a higher price point.

Beauty

The mirror polished finish on the core steel and ever so slight hazy migaki are excellent or if you prefer a more visually striking finish, the darker "kurozome" damascus finish is equally delightful and well done.

Paired with a stylish mono ebony or bubinga handle they're great looking knives no matter which finish you choose.

In Hand

You'll find all the Hikari share a very thin profile and feel very lightweight in hand, these are knives for someone seeking that light, laser like feel.

Even for the larger knives in the range the balance points tends to be quite close to the handle due to the extremely light weight of the thin laser blades.

Durability

SLD is an excellent modern steel, at around 61HRC the Hikari offers a great balance between edge retention and easy sharpening. Despite their thin profile they're durable and robust when used correctly.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

Unlike some more reactive carbon steels, SLD (clad with stainless) is one of the easier steels to care for as it's not hugely reactive so while you should expect a patina to develop over time on the core steel, it's not usually very extreme and quite light.

We would still recommend following our carbon steel care guide for good practice, the Hikari is a great intro into carbon steel knives.

Our Verdict

Outstanding value, the Hikari is a well finished range of laser profile, lightweight knives that are impressively sharp right out of the box and finished to a great standard.

An easy introduction to carbon steel knives that represents great value for money.

Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Nakiri

Blade Edge Length: 162mm / 6.38" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 305mm / 12.01" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 50.7mm / 2.0" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm / 0.07" (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 160 grams / 5.64 oz

Range Specifications

Core Steel: SLD
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: ~61 (HRC)
Handle Style:
Handle Material: Octagonal ebony and bubinga
Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and finishes.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Meet the maker

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko are a brand who collaborate with wide range of master blacksmiths, workshops and factories. Their knives and accessories range from entirely hand forged pieces from master blacksmiths through to products from workshops who make use of modern machinery and techniques to forge knives with extreme precision.

Thanks to their constant innovation and passion for development Hatsukokoro's knives and accessories have quickly become a favourite of our customers.

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