Sujihiki | Custom handle
Sujihiki slicer with a 270 mm blade, hand-forged in SG2 powdered steel.
This particular piece features a custom handle, fully handcrafted from zebrano wood with a ferrule in stabilized birch. The handle has an octagonal shape, and the knife balances very well in the hand.
The blacksmith behind these knives is Shigeki Tanaka, known for producing blades that are as beautiful as they are sharp. The blade features a core of SG2 powdered steel, delivering exceptional sharpness and edge retention, with a hardness of 62–63 HRC. Surrounding the core are 32 layers of steel, creating a striking damascus pattern.
Blade length: 272 mm
Blade height: 42.5 mm
Thickness at heel: 2.2 mm
Thickness at mid-spine: 2 mm
Weight: 173 g










