Hatsukokoro Hikari Gyuto 210mm SLD Steel

The Hatsukokoro Hikari Gyuto 210mm is a sleek, lightweight all-purpose knife built for fast, precise prep. Its 210mm blade gives you enough length for larger ingredients while still feeling nimble and easy to control.

Made with SLD steel, the Hikari offers excellent edge retention, good toughness, and relatively low maintenance compared with more reactive carbon steels. Weighing just 4.1 oz (116 g), it feels exceptionally light in hand and is well suited for cooks who prefer a quick, responsive knife for slicing meats, breaking down vegetables, and everyday kitchen work.

Specifications

• Brand: Hatsukokoro

• Series: Hikari

• Knife Type: Gyuto

• Blade Length: 210mm

• Steel: SLD

• Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g)

• Primary Uses: Meat, fish, vegetables, slicing, chopping, and general prep

SLD steel is Semi-Stainless meaning not as reactive and instantly corrosive as high carbon steel knives.  You still need to wipe dry after you are finished using it and when storing it.