Hatsukokoro Hikari Three Piece Kit (Santoku)

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Hatsukokoro Hikari Petty 130 mm

Hatsukokoro Hikari Santoku 170 mm

Hatsukokoro Hikari Gyuto 195 mm

The Blacksmith

Hatsukokoro brings in masters of smithing, sharpening, and handle making to ensure quality, and a high attention to detail on their knives, so you know that you will be getting an amazing work knife. Based out of the industrial city of Amagasaki , Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Hatsukokoro offers a wide breadth of handcrafted blades, sourcing from a variety of knife making regions across Japan. Their offerings are diverse in price point and profile, making them a great option for both industry guys and home cooks.

The Shape

Santoku translates to three virtues. Meat, fish, and vegetables, or slicing, dicing, and chopping. No matter what way you look at it, it implies the versatility of the knife. While you sacrifice some of the slicing capability of a larger gyuto, don’t be fooled by its size, the santoku can get 99% of your kitchen tasks done without breaking a sweat, which is probably why its the most popular shape in Japanese home kitchens.

The petty knife is great for all the little random tasks you come across in your day to day life in the kitchen. If you’re a professional looking for something compact and nimble you can use on the line during service, perform various butchery tasks and small vegetable prep this is a great option. Likewise if you’re a home cook these make great knives to leave out on the counter during the day to help with small breakfast and lunch tasks like cutting up fruit, maybe slicing a tomato and cutting a sandwich in half, before getting the Chef’s knife out for larger dinner prep. These are great little knives that are an essential for both home cooks and professionals.

The Gyuto is an all purpose knife and the Japanese equivalent to the western chef’s knife; 210mm is the equivalent of the standard 8 inch variation of that knife. From slicing, dicing, chopping, and carving the Gyuto can do it all. It is without question, the most versatile knife shape available and a great choice for both home cooks and professionals.

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from semi stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER – the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.