{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-saihyo-sg2-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-with-mono-olive-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke 210mm with Mono Olive Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Damascus Kiritsuke 210mm with Mono Olive Handle is a thin, refined Japanese kiritsuke-gyuto built for cooks who want stainless convenience with high-end cutting feel. The Saihyo line—named for “diamond dust”—pairs an SG2 powdered stainless core with bright stainless Damascus cladding for strong edge retention, corrosion resistance, and a polished, eye-catching finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 210mm kiritsuke is an excellent all-purpose chef knife for vegetables, herbs, boneless proteins, and precision slicing. Compared with a standard gyuto, the kiritsuke-style tip gives you a more aggressive point for finer work, while the overall profile still works as a daily driver in the kitchen. The mono olivewood octagonal wa handle gives the knife a warm, classic look and keeps the overall feel light and nimble in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shoppers comparing dimensions, it helps to be specific: this knife is sold as a 210mm kiritsuke, which refers to the blade class and heel-to-tip length, while the actual cutting edge is slightly different than the nominal size. In practice, this knife offers the reach of a true 210-class blade with very thin geometry and a precise, laser-like feel on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is this knife best used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kiritsuke is best as an all-purpose prep knife. It handles slicing onions, portioning proteins, chiffonading herbs, trimming vegetables, and detail work at the tip very well. If you want one Japanese knife that feels more precise and a little more aggressive than a santoku, a 210mm kiritsuke is a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is especially appealing for home cooks who want premium Japanese performance without the added upkeep of reactive carbon steel. SG2 is stainless, holds an edge very well, and the thin grind gives the knife that crisp, high-performance feel enthusiasts look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I care for a high-end SG2 Damascus kiritsuke?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry it right after use, and avoid bones, frozen food, hard squash, pits, and twisting cuts. Use a knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e. For routine maintenance, light stropping on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e helps keep the edge performing at a high level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 \/ R2 powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus clad, sanmai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Listed):\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Blade Length (Heel to Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 208mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Edge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 218mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 354–360mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9–2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.7–1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 132–138g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono octagonal olivewood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62–64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50260879638752,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-saihyo-sg2-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-3_e61893fe-d43e-4678-ad04-ea945fc1f833.jpg?v=1774066063","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/hatsukokoro-saihyo-sg2-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-with-mono-olive-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}