Yoshi 69 Layer Sujihiki 240mm

This is a Japanese-style 69 layers knife with 34 layers on each side and it uses the newly developed cobalt stainless blade steel “ZA 18” as the main steel. The newly developed ZA18 steel (assumed HRC ± 62) is finished with a Damascus Japanese style kitchen knife. The new steel material ZA18 has high hardness and excellent wear resistance, so it has excellent sharpness and can last long. In addition, it has a high chromium content compared to other blade steels, and is particularly excellent.

Sujihiki & Slicers:

The classic slicer. Long and thin, this is the best shape for the preparation of any flesh (meat or fish – cooked or raw) without bones.  The slim profile presents a smaller are of contact with the flesh and thus reduces the strength of the vacuum between the blade and the food resulting in a smoother and easier cut.

Function – Slicing and carving of meat and fish without bones.

Normal length – 240mm to 300mm (a few smaller 180mm and longer 330mm are available)

Tip: Whilst the 240mm or the 270mm lengths are the most popular select the longest length you are comfortable with. The longer the blade, the lesser the pressure required to cut the food and thus increase the ability to cut thinner slices.  As this is one knife that is often taken to the table for carving in front of the diners, apart from the functionality, aesthetics should be an important consideration.