Akifusa Slicing Knife - Sujihiki - 9 1/2 in. (240mm)

Product Description for Akifusa Slicing Knife - Sujihiki - 9 1/2 in. (240mm)

Maker: Akifusa (PM) Wa Handle (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $336.00 Saving: $84.00
Item num: 96052
Blade length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 15.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.36 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.6 oz.
Blade: SRS-15 powdered metallurgical (PM) stainless steel blade forged using a san mai technique, Hrc 64
Bolster: Pakkawood
Handle: Macassar ebony
Description: Sujihiki are slicers or carving knives that are well suited for slicing and portioning meats and fish due to the thin, long blade. Extremely sharp, they are also well suited to preparing sushi and sashimi. The extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. The result is a superior, clean cut.
Akifusa's Powdered Metallurgical chef's knives have quickly become a favorite at Epicurean Edge. The san mai powdered metallurgical (PM) steel blade is created using a crucible technique and results in smaller grain structure and significantly longer edge holding. The center layer is SRS-15 PM stainless steel originally designed for metal cutting tools. It was hardened to Hrc 64 and is clad on the sides with soft SUS-405 stainless steel. This gives the blade an exceedingly tough, long lasting and chip resist edge that is relatively easy to re-sharpen.
The blade is distal tapered for optimal balance and has an extremely thin, keen edge for high performance.
The 'D' shape handle fits comfortably and securely in the hand and is best used by a right-handed user. It is formed from macassar ebony with a pakkawood ferrule. This wood holds up extremely well in the harsh environment of the kitchen. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.


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