{"product_id":"oul-sld-nashiji-kengata-gyuto-210mm-walnut-handle","title":"OUL SLD Nashiji Kengata Gyuto Knife 210mm (8.2\") – Walnut Handle","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAggressive Slicing Mechanics: The K-Tip Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOUL SLD Nashiji Kengata Gyuto 210 mm\u003c\/b\u003e merges the everyday versatility of a classic chef knife with the surgical piercing geometry of a traditional Japanese sword (\u003ci\u003ekengata\u003c\/i\u003e). Characterized by its dramatic angled \"K-tip\" profile, this 210 mm (8.2\") knife provides a flatter cutting flat along the heel for decisive vertical push-cuts, paired with an acutely pointed tip that lowers directly toward the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether scoring duck breast skin, executing horizontal shallot cuts, or slicing boneless proteins into paper-thin strips, the low-drag tip provides pinpoint tracking without requiring you to lift your elbow or over-articulate your wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHitachi SLD Core: Tool-Steel Edge Retention with Semi-Stainless Ease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cb\u003eJapanese SLD Steel\u003c\/b\u003e, hardened to \u003cb\u003e61–62 HRC\u003c\/b\u003e. Originally engineered as an industrial cold-work die steel for shearing through high-strength metals, SLD has earned cult status in Japanese cutlery for its dense carbide matrix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtreme Wear Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with approximately 1.5% carbon and enriched with molybdenum and vanadium, SLD holds an aggressive, micro-serrated slicing bite far longer than standard cutlery alloys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSemi-Stainless Piece of Mind:\u003c\/b\u003e With an 11% to 13% chromium content, SLD sits in the optimal \"semi-stainless\" sweet spot. It delivers the crisp whetstone sharpening feedback and edge holding of high-purity carbon steel, but without high reactivity. It will not instantly rust, discolor onions, or pit when exposed to moisture during service. A simple wipe with a dry cloth between tasks keeps it in pristine condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTextured Nashiji (Pear-Skin) Cladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe core steel is clad in protective stainless steel featuring a traditional \u003cb\u003eNashiji (Pear-Skin)\u003c\/b\u003e finish. This rustic, fine-grained matte texture diffuses kitchen glare and introduces micro-recesses across the blade face. These tiny pockets disrupt surface tension, allowing moist potatoes, cucumber rounds, and proteins to release cleanly off the blade rather than vacuum-sealing against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm, Contoured Walnut Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe blade is mounted to an authentic Japanese octagonal Wa-handle crafted from natural \u003cb\u003eWalnut wood\u003c\/b\u003e. Naturally dense, dimensionally stable, and rich in chocolate grain tones, walnut provides a warm, tactile grip that resists kitchen moisture. Its symmetrical eight-sided profile centers the balance naturally at the pinch-grip point, offering neutral, fatigue-free control for both right- and left-handed cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForged Lineage: Fukui Co., Ltd. (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered under the OUL banner by \u003cb\u003eFukui Co., Ltd.\u003c\/b\u003e, this knife represents the generational craftsmanship of Sakai, Osaka—the historic epicenter of hand-forged Japanese culinary knives. Sakai blades are celebrated globally for their meticulous distal tapers, hand-leveled grinds, and edge geometry that favors pure cutting efficiency over mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOUL (Fukui Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKengata Gyuto (K-Tip Chef's Knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Blade Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJapanese SLD Semi-Stainless Tool Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e61–62 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSan Mai (Stainless Cladding over SLD Tool Steel Core)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNashiji (Pear-Skin Textured Matte Finish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Bevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmbidextrous Double Bevel (50\/50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural Walnut Wood (Ergonomic Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e210 mm (8.2\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 12; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya Included?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo (Ships in fitted OUL presentation box with edge sleeve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOUL Sakai Presentation Box:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom-fitted Japanese packaging designed for secure transit and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective Edge Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Guard shielding the factory-sharpened apex during unboxing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized OUL Dealer Direct\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHasu-Seizo is an authorized direct dealer of OUL cutlery produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in Sakai, Japan. Before leaving our climate-controlled Seattle area warehouse, every knife is inspected by hand to verify dead-straight spine alignment, flawless bevel symmetry, and a hermetically sealed handle fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Care Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhetstone Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e SLD tool steel forms a clean, crisp burr on Japanese whetstones. Maintain the apex using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/medium-whetstones-800-2000-grit-the-workhorse-of-knife-sharpening\"\u003emedium whetstone (#1000 grit) \u003c\/a\u003eto establish tooth, followed by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/fine-whetstones-3000-grit-refinement-polish-and-precision\"\u003efine whetstone (#4000 to #6000 grit)\u003c\/a\u003e and a leather strop for a polished edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaily Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-wash immediately after use with warm water and mild dish soap. Dry thoroughly with a clean towel. \u003cb\u003eNever clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage: \u003c\/b\u003eSeparately in a knife block or utilize a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-knife-protector\"\u003eknife protector\u003c\/a\u003e for storage in a drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoard Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair strictly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/cutting-boards\"\u003esoft wood or high-density synthetic soft rubber boards\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bamboo, glass, or stone surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTarget Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for boneless meats, fish, and produce. Do not cut through frozen items, bones, or dense rinds; hacking hard targets will cause the thin edge to chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the performance advantages of a Kengata Gyuto profile?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Kengata Gyuto features a flatter cutting edge for efficient push-cutting and an acutely angled \"K-tip\" that sits lower to the board, providing superior control for precision scoring and intricate tip-work compared to a curved chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Japanese SLD steel and does it rust?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSLD is a high-carbon tool steel with 11% to 13% chromium, categorizing it as semi-stainless. It holds an edge like traditional carbon steel while offering high resistance against rust and oxidation with basic towel drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the purpose of a Nashiji finish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Nashiji (\"pear-skin\") finish creates a rustic, micro-textured surface on the blade face. This texture prevents food suction, allowing dense vegetables and proteins to fall away cleanly during slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does this knife ship from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll inventory is inspected, packaged, and shipped directly from our warehouse located in the Seattle area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukui Hamono","offers":[{"title":"210 mm","offer_id":50213872664826,"sku":"F-230320","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/OULSLDNashijiKengatagyuto210mm0.jpg?v=1792104620","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/oul-sld-nashiji-kengata-gyuto-210mm-walnut-handle","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}