*Please note the "Aike" (high carbon content delamination) near the tip and heel of the balde. This cosmetic variance does not affect the performance of the knife  (4th & 5th photo).

This Wakui blade is a one-of-a-kind; Blue Super Damascus, and 165mm Sujihiki size and shape. If you enjoy unique pieces, this is one worthy of a collection.

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: Toshihiro Wakui 聡宏 
Blacksmith: Toshihiro Wakui 涌井 聡宏
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ebony & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal 
Total Length: 310mm 
Edge Length: 167mm 
Handle to Tip Length: 183mm 
Blade Height: 30.3mm
Thickness: 3.6mm 
Handle Length: 128mm 
Weight: 105g 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous