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The blade has a double bevel geometry suited for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel at 62-64 HRC contains 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, offering edge retention through hard carbides formed by molybdenum and vanadium while remaining less maintenance demanding than classic carbon steels. Although classified as stainless clad, the semi-stainless core requires extra care to prevent rusting. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability. 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Forged and sharpened by Nigara under the Hatsukokoro Yorokobi line, this 240mm profile measures 228mm in edge length with a 51mm heel height and weighs 235g. The blade features a kurouchi surface finish over stainless damascus cladding, presenting a distinct visual character developed specifically for this collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel at 62-64 HRC contains 1.5% carbon and 12% chromium, offering edge retention through hard carbides formed by molybdenum and vanadium while remaining less maintenance-demanding than classic carbon steels. Although classified as stainless clad, the semi-stainless core requires extra care to prevent rusting during kitchen use. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing durability and intricate grain patterns. 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Forged by Nigara, this 210mm blade measures 52mm at the heel with a 3.0mm spine thickness and weighs 175g. The K-tip profile pairs an angled point for scoring and detailing with a flatter edge optimised for push-cutting and long slicing strokes, distinguishing it from single-bevel kiritsuke knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel is hardened to 62-64 HRC and contains 12% chromium, making it semi-stainless rather than fully stainless. This composition forms hard carbides that support edge retention while requiring extra care to prevent rusting during kitchen use. The san-mai construction features stainless copper damascus cladding with a kurouchi surface finish over the SLD core. 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Forged and sharpened by Nigara within the Yorokobi line, this 240mm profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with an angled kiritsuke-style tip and flatter edge geometry optimised for push-cutting and precise tip-led work such as scoring and detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHitachi SLD steel measures 62-64 HRC and contains 12% chromium, making it semi-stainless with good edge retention that requires drying after use to prevent rust. The blade features san-mai stainless damascus construction with a kurouchi surface finish and weighs 208g with a 3.1mm spine at the heel. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle provides a distinct grain pattern and enhanced durability through meticulous stabilisation processing. 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