Sujihiki: English translation “flesh slicer”. Designed to make slicing meat as effortless as possible, the short height and generally thin blade on the Sujihiki are intended for the user to make a slice with one clean motion.
Knife Specs:
Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.
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Steel: Blue #2
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HRC: 62~63
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Edge Length: 240mm
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Height at heel: 49.05mm
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Spine thickness above heel: 3.07mm
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Weight: 200 grams
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Handle: Wa-Octagonal Teak w/Buffalo Horn Collar
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Shape: Sujihiki
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Finish: Kurouchi
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Cladding: Soft Iron
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Construction: Damascus
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Knife Line: Kumokage
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Maker: Hatsukokoro
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Place of Origin: Tosa (土佐市), Kōchi
Carbon steel knife care
-Please note, this knife is made with high carbon steel.
-Carbon steel knives are amazing, they get super sharp, and are easy to sharpen.
-However, they are more likely to rust than their stainless counterparts.
-Please wipe clean and dry immediately after use.
-Always wash with mild detergent by hand.
-Avoid very acidic foods like lemons, limes, and tomatoes.
-After time you will develop a grey hue on your knife, this is called patina. The healthier the patina, the less likely it is your knife will develop rust.
-If you happen to notice rust forming, please use a soft sponge and soapy water to remove. Dry and oil your blade afterwards.
-Be mindful of your cutting surface, this knife likes end-grain wood cutting boards best. If you do not own one, please use a plastic board only.
-A fine edged knife like this likes to be used in a forward and backward motion only, do not move this knife laterally across the cutting board.
