Every Hikari knife is crafted with care to deliver exceptional sharpness, balance, and control. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern materials and precision manufacturing, Hikari creates knives designed for serious everyday performance.

With proper use and care, your Hikari knife will provide lasting cutting performance and a refined cooking experience for years to come.

Important - Read Before Use

Hikari knives are extremely sharp and must be handled with care.

To protect both your knife and your safety:

• Use this knife only for cutting and slicing.
• Cut boneless meat, fish, fruits, herbs, and vegetables only.
• Do not cut bones, frozen foods, hard pits, shellfish shells, or very hard produce.
• Do not stab, pry, twist, scrape, or use the knife as a screwdriver, lever, or tool.
• Use only on wood or soft plastic cutting boards.
• Never put your knife in the dishwasher.
• Wash by hand and dry immediately after cleaning.

Improper use may chip, crack, dull, stain, or damage the blade and may void the warranty.

Proper Cutting Technique

Hikari knives are designed for a smooth slicing motion, not for forceful chopping or impact cutting.

Use a gentle forward-and-down slicing motion, then lift and reposition the blade for the next cut. Let the sharpness of the knife do the work. Avoid excessive force.

Always keep your fingers clear of the cutting path and work carefully, especially when using the knife for the first time.

Cutting Surfaces

The surface you cut on has a major impact on edge life.

Recommended

Use wood or soft plastic cutting boards. Softer woods, such as hinoki, are especially gentle on fine knife edges.

Not Recommended

Do not cut on glass, marble, granite, ceramic, tile, metal, or acrylic surfaces. These materials can quickly dull or chip the edge.

Washing and Drying

Never wash your knife in the dishwasher.

Dishwashers can damage knives because:

• high heat can reduce edge performance
• harsh detergents can damage steel and handles
• long exposure to moisture can encourage corrosion
• contact with other items can chip or scratch the blade

Wash your knife by hand using warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a soft towel. Do not leave the knife soaking in water.

Storage

Store your knife in a knife block, saya, sheath, knife roll, magnetic strip, or in-drawer knife tray.

Do not store an unsheathed knife loose in a drawer, as this can damage the edge and increase the risk of injury.

Liability Disclaimer

Knives are sharp cutting tools and must be used responsibly. Any use other than intended food preparation cutting tasks is considered misuse. Glowora Store S.R.L. is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, or improper care of the product.

Care for Natural Wood Accessories

To keep your Hikari natural wood accessories in excellent condition:

Knife Block Care

• Clean with a damp cloth only.
• Dry immediately after cleaning.
• Never soak in water.
• Apply a small amount of mineral oil when the wood appears dry.

Need Help?

For care instructions, translations, FAQs, and contact information, please scan the QR code or visit hikariknife.com.