These knives are a rarity and a real treat when we get them. Constructed from a single piece (“zenkou”) of VG-10 stainless steel, these knives sport an extremely fine surface finish and a convex grind with a right hand bias. VG-10 steel is resistant to rust and corrosion, and the thinness behind the edge and convex geometry helps blaze through the densest ingredients with ease. These blades are very easy and rewarding to sharpen, capable of taking on a blistering edge quite quickly.

Cooks in busy kitchen lines looking for a high performance stainless steel blade will appreciate these as much as home cooks will, particularly those working with a lot of liquid and acidic ingredients. Alternatively, these make fantastic gifts for loved ones and those close to you.

A slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. For home cooks, a slicer is a great blade for those special times of the year where you want to get even slices without striations on your turkey breasts and other roasts. 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono VG-10
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 392mm
Edge Length: 268mm
Handle to Tip Length: 270mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 170g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 60±0.5HRC