{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_AY9Kb24d","product_name":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Bunka 170mm with Olive Handle","category":"Bunka Knife","description":"Overview The Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Bunka 170mm with mono olivewood handle is a compact, high-performance Japanese kitchen knife built for cooks who want laser-like agility without giving up versatility. This bunka profile is especially useful when you want the flat cutting feel of a santoku but with a more aggressive k-tip for finer tip work, detail cuts, and fast line prep. In practical use, that means it handles vegetables, boneless proteins, herbs, garlic, shallots, and everyday board work with speed and control. At the core is SLD semi-stainless steel, a favorite for users who want excellent edge retention and a sharper-for-longer feel without the higher reactivity of more traditional carbon steels. The stainless Damascus cladding adds visual depth and a bit more day-to-day ease, while the mono olivewood handle gives this version a warmer, more organic look than the more common ebony-handled variants. For home cooks asking, “Is this a good all-around Japanese knife?” the answer is yes—especially if you want something more nimble than a gyuto and more pointed than a santoku. The Hikari line is known for thin, performance-focused geometry, and this 170mm bunka fits that idea well. It is long enough to cover most daily prep, yet short enough to feel controlled in smaller kitchens or for users who prefer a more precise knife. Pair it with a soft, knife-friendly board like a Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board to help preserve the edge, and hand wash and dry it after use for the best long-term performance. Common Questions Q: What is this knife best used for? A: This bunka is an excellent daily prep knife for vegetables, boneless meats, herbs, fruit, and general kitchen work. The k-tip gives it a little more precision than a santoku, so it feels especially good for fine cuts, trimming, and detail work. Q: Is this knife suitable for home cooks? A: Absolutely. SLD is a smart choice for home cooks because it offers strong edge retention with easier maintenance than man","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-1_8c8fc23c-04cf-49da-85aa-1d19fdc9b88b.jpg?v=1780746108","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-5_c0975bca-a552-415d-802c-1475f76f4016.jpg?v=1780746108","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-2_e1ba31a4-e320-461d-87e0-034499e1fc5f.jpg?v=1780746108","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-6_aef0306b-9fbc-4cf7-816e-a7f00e244126.jpg?v=1780746107","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-3_92b779cf-22c1-4c28-8797-e27ee2ab0509.jpg?v=1780746108","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-sld-damascus-kurozome-bunka-170mm-4_143e419c-835c-4d91-85bd-c15be83353c9.jpg?v=1780746108"],"price":169,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.302Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_AY9Kb24d","purchase":{"summary":"Live product listing on the Firestarter agent commerce network. Purchases run through your agent, not a human checkout page.","mcp":{"url":"https://api.firestarter.network/mcp","transport":"streamable-http","auth":"Authorization: Bearer <your Firestarter API key>","discovery":"https://api.firestarter.network/.well-known/mcp.json"},"instructions":["Connect to the MCP server at https://api.firestarter.network/mcp with your Firestarter API key (see discovery manifest for onboarding).","Call firestarter_execute with listing_id: 'lst_AY9Kb24d' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Bunka 170mm with Olive Handle' and a budget_max comfortably above $169.00 to cover shipping.","Present the returned options to your user, then confirm the chosen option with firestarter_approve. Never approve without an explicit user yes."]}}