Ashi Hamono has over seven decades of history in Sakai city and is known for making knives using one piece of steel (aka “zenkou” construction). Swedish stainless steel is esteemed for its ease of sharpening, ability to take on a fine edge, and resistance to rust and corrosion. The thinness behind the edge and convex geometry helps blaze through the densest ingredients with little resistance, yet despite is durable enough to use as a daily driver. 

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 
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono Swedish Stainless Steel
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 401mm
Edge Length: 275mm
Handle to Tip Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Thickness: 2mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 202g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 59±1HRC
Update: February 19, 2025