Sujihiki slicer with a 273 mm blade, hand-forged in SG2 powdered steel. 

This particular piece features a custom handle, fully handcrafted from curly birch, with a wenge bolster. 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: 273 mm
Blade height: 43 mm
Thickness at heel: 2.2 mm
Thickness at mid-spine: 2 mm
Weight: 185 g