ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUJIHIKI 

Deciding on a new knife is not an easy task, with so many options to choose from, how on earth do you know what knife is "the one". We spend most of our time searching for the best Japanese knives available so you can rest assured that once you have found a knife that meets your criteria, it will exceed  your expectations. 

BENEFITS AND VERSATILITY OF THE SUJIHIKI  

The word "Sujihiki" translates to "Flesh slicer" and the shape is designed specifically for slicing tasks. They come in a wide range of lengths but most commonly are found in the 240 mm to 300 mm range (10 inches to 12 inches). The long, slender blade allows the user to make long drawing strokes as they are slicing which reduces the amount of sawing needed to get through whatever  you're cutting and helping you achieve that perfect slice.

COMMON USES OF THE SUJIHIKI 

The Sujihiki is great for slicing both raw and cooked proteins and is commonly used to slice raw fish, roasts and larger steaks like ribeye (My favourite!). Some even use them to chop vegetables though we would argue they're not the best at that. The Sujihiki is certainly a shape with very specific use case but if you're looking for slicing power, the Sujihiki is a fantastic option. 

ALTERNATIVES TO THE SUJIHIKI  

The Sujihiki is not a very versatile knife. It is great at slicing but not much else. If you're looking for a knife that is capable of larger slicing tasks but also great for chopping up vegetables we would recommend considering a Gyuto or Kiritsuke. 

TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR FIRST SUJIHIKI 

While it can be tempting to purchase a Sujihiki based purely on aesthetics (I should know, I've done it once or twice), We would highly recommend considering a few factors before making a decision. Japanese knives are made from a variety of steel types which can impact their maintenance requirements. Knives made from carbon steel can and will rust if not properly maintained, while knives made from stainless steel will remain rust free. All of our knives have their steel type and care instructions listed on the product page so you can make a better informed decision. You can also check out our Knife Maintenance blog post here.