The Denka no Hoto knives, crafted by renowned blacksmith Teruyasu Fujiwara, are a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled performance. These rustic hand-forged knives feature a core of aogami super (blue super carbon steel), sandwiched between softer stainless steel. This construction yields a blade that combines the acute sharpness and edge retention of carbon steel with the reduced maintenance concerns associated with rusting and oxidation compared to iron cladding. While the blade's impressive Rockwell hardness of around ~65 ensures exceptional edge holding abilities, it will take more time and patience to sharpen.

The Denka no Hoto line features an amazingly thin edge (very high-performance) that makes you feel like you're using a laser in the kitchen. Though with great power comes great responsibility; the Denka no Hoto line is not for a user without the gentle technique that the thin edge demands (otherwise it can micro-chip easily). We say this knife requires utmost respect and care so it can perform the way it was meant to, to flabbergasted customers testing this knife at the shop. If you are ready to commit to the highest level of cutting performance, the Denka no Hoto line from Teruyasu Fujiwara is the one for 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: Teruyasu Fujiwara 藤原 照康 
Blacksmith: Teruyasu Fujiwara 藤原 照康
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki 
Size: 85mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 344mm 
Edge Length: 213mm 
Handle to Tip Length: 256mm 
Blade Height: 34mm 
Thickness: 2.5mm 
Handle Length: 126mm 
Weight: 145g 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: ~65HRC