The TD Blue #2 line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. 

We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!  (one must keep clean and dry the whole blade often to prevent it from rusting, and a benign discolouration/patina will form regardless).

A slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and/or portioning protein items (filet 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: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 240mm
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Walnut Western
Total Length: 382mm
Edge Length: 242mm
Handle to Tip Length: 248mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness: 3.6mm
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 158g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous