Hado Ouru SLD Nashiji Ko-Bunka 135mmThe Hado Ouru SLD Nashiji Ko Bunka 135mm is a compact double bevel knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a pointed general purpose profile with high edge retention. This Sakai made blade features Hitachi SLD stainless tool steel hardened to 62 64 HRC, offering an aggressive edge that develops keenness without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steel. The san mai stainless clad construction pairs with a nashiji surface

The Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a stainless steel chef's knife best fit for first-timers

lightweight durability in mass-production construction

So for those who intend to use diamond plates mainly for stone conditioning purpose

though the hardness makes sharpening relatively difficult

slender yanagiba profile facilitates precise slicing cuts for raw fish and seafood with minimal cellular damage

The Hikari line pairs this tool steel with a workhorse grind that is on the thicker side

this knife has a heel height of 49mm and spine thickness tapering from 4

while the slimmer profile reduces surface contact and friction during slicing tasks

The blade utilises san-mai construction with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface finish

mm Weight 188 g Tip to Heel Length 260 mm Blade Height at Heel 40 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

and comes with Tojiro's famous for its excellent price / performance ratio

distinguishing this double-bevel knife from traditional single-bevel kiritsuke variants