ABOUT THE HANDLES

EDIT JAPAN is a company from Saitama, Japan that aims to "re-edit the charm of Japan with a contemporary sensibility." With their indigo-dyed handles and sayas, they deliver just that, without compromising their philosophy of balancing function and beauty. Their application of the dye presents a beautiful contrast with gradients seamlessly transitioning from darker tones to lighter tones. And because this is a natural process, each handle and saya has its own unique look.

The benefits of indigo aside from aesthetics is that it has anti-bacterial and deodorizing properties that will prevent the handles and says from going rancid. Each piece has also been reinforced with waterproof coating to preserve the colour. 

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: Nigara Hamono 
Producing Area: Aomori/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: SPG STRIX, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Indigo-Dyed Cypress & Hinoki Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 375mm
Edge Length: 225mm
Handle to Tip Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness: 1.91mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 133g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Comes with a Saya.