Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Petty 130mm

Hatsukokoro is a brand unlike many others. 

Based in Amagasaki, Japan, this company works with a network of highly skilled blacksmiths, sharpeners, and other traditional artisans to produce some of the best knives on the market. 

Established in 2013, H&K Co. Ltd. began as a distributor of some of Japan's finest products with the goal of bridging the gap between Japan and the rest of the world.

The name Hatsukokoro was inspired by a Japanese proverb meaning 'don't forget your original intention.'

SLD is a great long lasting steel to work with. Based on SKD-11, Hitachi steel works in Japan has fine tuned the combination of alloys to come up with a nice longer wearing and stain resistant metal. Originally used in tool and die stamping, this steel has been finding its way into kitchen knives more and more. 

The newest of the Hikari line from Hatsukokoro features a gorgeous Kurozome Damascus patterning and unique Olive Wood handles.