SAITO KNIVES By Masaaki Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm Stainless Steel

This Sujihiki slicing knife with a Sakimaru shape was handcrafted by our proprietor Masaaki Saito here in Brisbane.

Sujihiki is a thin, long Japanese style slicing knife originally used by butchers for breaking down loins, trimming sinews and portioning steaks.

Sujihiki knives these days are used for more variety of tasks including skinning and cutting fish portions, carving roasts or slicing Carpaccio and smoked salmons.
This knife has a fusion shape of Sakimaru Takohiki but made double bevel instead of single for sturdier, more all round use.
This knife will be great in portioning fish, steaks or carving roasts and BBQ Brisket etc.

The blade is made of Swedish 12C27 stainless steel and has a thinly tapered 50:50 universal edge  for both hand users.
12C27 is an amazing knife steel with a very good edge retention and easy maintenance makes this knife a perfect workhorse.

The semi octagonal handle is made from Black Mulga, a dense Australian hardwood. 
The polished natural wooden handle is so comfortable to hold and it outshines from other mass produced knives made from artificial materials.

This knife is one and only, handcrafted from the tip of the blade to the end of handle at here by Masaaki Saito.