Suisin Inox Sujihiki 10.5"
Description
About Suisin Inox
Suisin Inox knives are highly recommended for those learning how to sharpen knives with a sharpening stone. This series has a thin and easy to sharpen blade made out of a blend of Japanese AUS-8 base steel. The simple yet beautiful two toned handle and well balanced knife makes this line increasingly popular.
About Suisin
Suisin is a Japanese knife brand dedicated to the philosophy of one-to-one craftsmanship. Each Suisin knife is treated as a unique creation, designed to feel like a natural extension of the hand, crafted with precision by skilled artisans.
Based in Sakai, the historic heart of Japanese knifemaking, Suisin is committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and creating knives that reflect the artistry of Sakai while embracing innovation and contributing to the growth of the craft of knifemaking.
Purpose of Sujihiki
The sujihiki is a slicing knife intended for slicing boneless fish filets. It can also be used to slice boneless roasts, hams and poultry breasts. The short height of the blade creates less friction when slicing and the blade draws through fish and meat effortlessly using the entire length of the blade. The sujihiki is the Western-style equivalent the traditional yanagi knife.
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Sujihiki |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | AUS-8 |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 70/30 |
| Handle Material | Birch Tree Composite |
| HRC | 58 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 172 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.54 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [MM] | 2 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 4.5 |
Use
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.