Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Sujihiki 270mm (10.6") with Rosewood handle

• Brand : Takada Blade
• Style : Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)
• Blade Length : 270mm (10.6")
• Blade Steel Type : Blue Steel 1, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle material : Rosewood
• Ferrule material : Pakka Wood
• HRC : 63-64
• Bevel Angle Ratio : 50/50
• Cover : Not included

Devoted to his craft, Mitsuaki Takada is recognized for his unparalleled sharpening skill. His thin ??Hamaguri?? convex cutting edge, slices through food like butter. Previously, he worked under renowned Knife Manufacturer, Ashi Hamono in Sakai, for nearly 14 years, before deciding to start Takada No Hamono in 2018, located in Sakai Japan. The journey has just begun for Takada No Hamono and we are excited to be carrying such high quality blades. Blue 1 steel is hand forged by Mr. Yoshikazu Tanaka.

Sujihiki (lit. muscle pulling, meaning muscle or tendon cutter) is the Japanese adaptation of western-style slicers. These knives are made thinner and shorter than chef's knives, nakiri and santoku in order to minimize friction while slicing meat and fish. Some chefs will use this style of knife to prepare sashimi and sushi in lieu of a yanagi-ba for its favorable maintenance requirements versus single bevel knives.