{"product_id":"hitohira-sld-santoku-165mm-ho","title":"Hitohira SLD Santoku 165mm Ho","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 165 mm \u003cstrong\u003esantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSLD\u003c\/strong\u003e steel delivers what the format promises: a tall blade profile that keeps knuckles clear, a rounded tip suited to push-cut work, and a compact length that handles vegetables, meat, and fish with equal ease. The name means three virtues, and the geometry is built around that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade carries a directionally brushed satin finish with a diffuse reflection across the full surface. Kanji are engraved on the blade. The wa-handle is made from magnolia (hōnoki), cylindrical in section and lightweight, with a black gloss collar at the transition to the tang. The overall aesthetic is restrained and purposeful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cold-work tool steel forged in Sanjo, Niigata. Its chromium content sits around 5%, which places it above plain carbon steels in corrosion resistance without reaching the threshold of a true stainless. At the sharpening stone, it behaves like a carbon steel: it responds readily and reaches a fine edge in a reasonable number of passes. The honest trade-off is that it is not fully immune to moisture and should be wiped dry after use to prevent localized oxidation. It develops little to no patina under typical kitchen conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse and dry after each use. Do not soak or wash in a dishwasher. Sharpening on water stones is recommended to maintain the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47747009839278,"sku":"AAA-615SL-05-CA165","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-sld-santoku-165mm-ho-1_8c646225-e8c9-4da7-a2df-52aebf85bcf4.jpg?v=1776431162","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-sld-santoku-165mm-ho","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}