Hikari Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 210mm (8.3")
A sleek and versatile Japanese chef’s knife for everyday use. The Hikari Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 210mm (8.3") features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of SLD steel, known for its excellent edge retention. The 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.
BLADE SHAPE:
Gyuto is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.
STEEL:
SLD steel 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 Originally made for industrial blades, it’s now trusted in Japanese kitchen knives for its 60–62 HRC hardness and low-maintenance sharpness—perfect for serious home cooks and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.
SLD 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%
LAMINATION:
The core layer, consisting of the harder SLD stainless steel, was sandwiched between layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.
BLADE FINISH:
This 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.
HANDLE:
The 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. Bubinga 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.
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Hikari Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 210mm (8.3")
A sleek and versatile Japanese chef’s knife for everyday use. The Hikari Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 210mm (8.3") features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of SLD steel, known for its excellent edge retention. The 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.
BLADE SHAPE:
Gyuto is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.
STEEL:
SLD steel 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.
SLD 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%
LAMINATION:
The core layer, consisting of the harder SLD stainless steel, was sandwiched between layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.
BLADE FINISH:
This 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.
HANDLE:
The 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. Bubinga 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.
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A sleek and versatile Japanese chef’s knife for everyday use. The Hikari Gyuto SLD Satin Polish 210mm (8.3") features a thin, razor-sharp blade made of SLD steel, known for its excellent edge retention. The 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.
BLADE SHAPE:
Gyuto is the most versatile and useful blade shape in the modern kitchen. It has a wide profile for easy food transfer and tends to be fairly flat towards the heel, enabling easy and fast chopping on the cutting board. A pointed tip allows piercing and precise, delicate work. A slight curve between the tip and the midsection makes the belly great for rocking the blade back and forth when cutting. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables.
STEEL:
SLD steel 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.
SLD 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%
LAMINATION:
The core layer, consisting of the harder SLD stainless steel, was sandwiched between layers of softer, more pliable steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could otherwise lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.
BLADE FINISH:
This 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.
HANDLE:
The 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. Bubinga 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.
