{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_lOttQ6Ib","product_name":"Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm with Olive Handle","category":"Santoku Knife","description":"Overview The Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 170mm is a nimble, do-it-all Japanese kitchen knife built for daily prep—vegetables, proteins, and quick weeknight dinners. The semi-stainless SLD core is hardened for strong edge retention, while the stainless Damascus cladding adds durability, smoother food release, and that flowing layered pattern that looks stunning in hand. Finished with a warm olive wood wa handle, this santoku balances close to the hand for controlled push-cuts, clean slicing, and comfortable all-day use. If you want a compact “one knife” option that feels fast on the board without demanding high-maintenance care, this is a sweet spot. Common Questions Q: Is this santoku suitable for home cooks? A: Yes—170mm is easy to control on small cutting boards, and SLD is a great “low-fuss” steel that holds an edge longer than most starter knives while staying easier to maintain than reactive carbon steels. Q: What does SLD mean for maintenance—will it rust? A: SLD is considered semi-stainless. In normal kitchen use, it’s very forgiving—just rinse, wipe dry, and don’t leave it wet in the sink. For extra protection (especially in humid kitchens), a light coat of Tsubaki (camellia) oil is perfect. Q: How do I keep it performing “crazy sharp” between sharpenings? A: Use a gentle stropping routine and a knife-friendly board. A few light passes on our Tokushu Knife leather strop helps maintain bite and polish. Pair it with a softer, edge-friendly surface like a Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board to reduce micro-chipping and keep your edge lasting longer. Specifications  \nBrand: Hatsukokoro (Hikari line) \nCore Steel: SLD (semi-stainless tool steel) \nCladding Type: Stainless Damascus (san-mai construction) \nBlade Length: 170mm (Edge Length approx. 171mm) \nOverall Length: approx. 310mm \nSpine Thickness (Heel): approx. 1.5mm \nSpine Thickness (Mid): approx. 1.5mm \nBlade Height: approx. 47mm \nWeight (grams): approx. 128g \nHandle Material: Olive wood wa handle \nEdge/Gri","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-santoku-01-sld-damascus-170mm_640b9098-47f9-4af8-8afa-5290d98152b6.jpg?v=1780748978","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-santoku-02-sld-damascus-170mm_04f99c60-fbec-4e55-bd9c-12f16ed64dbd.jpg?v=1780748978","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-santoku-03-sld-damascus-170mm_7117070f-d60b-467a-baf2-f5a42b4d4da5.jpg?v=1780748978","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/hatsukokoro-hikari-santoku-04-sld-damascus-170mm_485850ff-4d12-464c-963b-36c1f6d5ce7b.jpg?v=1780748978"],"price":169,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.346Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_lOttQ6Ib","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_lOttQ6Ib' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Santoku 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."]}}