Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Gyuto 210mm collection-saya-guards The santoku is well balanced

The santoku is well balanced and nimble with excellent sharpness right of the box

An excellent all rounder and one we'd recommend as a good first Japanese knife or addition to an existing collection

cleaner cuts

this is one is more akin to a large and very tall general use knife as it's much thinner and harder at treated to around 60HRC

sharpening and finishing your knives

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Gyuto 210mm collection-saya-guards The santoku is well balancedAn excellent daily driver, the mid sized Hikari SLD gyuto boasts a fantastic laser profile that glides through ingredients and the thin overall profile, it's lightweight constructions and balance point just at the heel make it a joy to use for extended periods of time.