ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Seki Kanetsugu Saiun Sujihiki 210 mm
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Blade Length
200 mm
Total Length
325 mm
Steel
VG-10 Stainless
Handle
Black Micarta
Ferrule
Welded Steel
Rockwell
62-64
Height Spine to heel
45 mm
Width at Spine
1.5 mm
Weight
225 grams
Seki Kanetsugu was founded in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, descendant of the famous swordsmith Kanetsugu, who worked during Nanboku-cho period. The Saiun line features a VG-10 core steel heat treated quite high at 62-64, a stainless damascus cladding, and a western style black micarta handle with a stainless bolster. These knives tend to balance more towards to handle similar to a traditional European knife so if you're looking for that balance point, and a similar western profile with a steel upgrade and thinner blade look no further.
Sujihiki translates to flesh slicer, and this knife does just that! The long slender blade allows you to slice in one long stroke as opposed to sawing back and fourth, keeping the meat juices where they belong, off the board and in the meat! While this is a more task specific knife that may only come out on special occasions for a home cook, this shape can be invaluable to a professional working a grill or meat station.