At 275mm blade length and 43mm height the 270mm sujihiki is the longest knife in the Enjin range and the one best suited to professional slicing work: breaking down large roasts, slicing whole fish fillets, carving proteins at the pass where a single clean draw per slice is the standard. The additional length over the 240mm version provides more usable stroke before the heel reaches the cutting surface, which reduces the number of passes on large cuts and produces a cleaner result. Kyohei Shindo forges these alone in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, from SRK8 carbon steel at HRC 63+.
Like the 240mm, this sujihiki runs taller than most in the category at 43mm - which means it handles board work comfortably when needed in addition to its primary role as a dedicated slicer. The grind is thin behind the edge, which is where a sujihiki earns its keep: the blade passes through meat without wedging or dragging, and the cut surface releases cleanly. San mai construction with soft iron cladding. Kurouchi (black as-forged) upper blade road fading to sandblasted matte, polished SRK8 core at the edge. Burnt oak octagonal handle with urushi (lacquer) finish. 7.0 oz.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer is an experienced knife buyer who describes this as an indispensable blade - thin behind the edge, excellent fit and finish, and a taller-than-average profile that makes it usable on the board as well as as a pure slicer. He notes the SRK8 steel composition and praises the overall value proposition strongly.
Care Instructions: SRK8 is a reactive carbon steel - wipe and dry after every use, especially after contact with meat and fish. Avoid acidic foods and moisture. Apply camellia oil for storage. Hand wash only. Sharpen on quality water stones.
Like the 240mm, this sujihiki runs taller than most in the category at 43mm - which means it handles board work comfortably when needed in addition to its primary role as a dedicated slicer. The grind is thin behind the edge, which is where a sujihiki earns its keep: the blade passes through meat without wedging or dragging, and the cut surface releases cleanly. San mai construction with soft iron cladding. Kurouchi (black as-forged) upper blade road fading to sandblasted matte, polished SRK8 core at the edge. Burnt oak octagonal handle with urushi (lacquer) finish. 7.0 oz.
What Customers Are Saying: The one reviewer is an experienced knife buyer who describes this as an indispensable blade - thin behind the edge, excellent fit and finish, and a taller-than-average profile that makes it usable on the board as well as as a pure slicer. He notes the SRK8 steel composition and praises the overall value proposition strongly.
Care Instructions: SRK8 is a reactive carbon steel - wipe and dry after every use, especially after contact with meat and fish. Avoid acidic foods and moisture. Apply camellia oil for storage. Hand wash only. Sharpen on quality water stones.
- Brand: Enjin
- Blacksmith: Kyohei Shindo
- Location: Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: SRK8 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black As-Forged) / Sandblast / Polished
- Edge Grind: Even
- HRC: 63+
- Handle: Oak Octagonal, Burnt Finish, Urushi Lacquer
- Weight: 7.0 oz (198 g)
- Blade Length: 275mm
- Total Length: 430mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 5mm
- Blade Height: 43mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Tall Laser Slicer, Great ValuePosted By: Cory Phillips
39 people found this review helpful
Kyohei Shindo is a young up-and-coming blacksmith from Kochi with a bright future ahead of him. This sujihiki is a great performer, nice and thin behind the edge. The fit and finish is great. The upgraded handle is a nice touch. Really spectacular value on this blade. The height is a little taller than most Sujihiki at 42-43mm, so it can be used on a cutting board if desired. I decided to make mine into a pure slicer and lowered the edge angle to 5 deg. per side, making it a real laser beam. The SRK8 steel is basically Shirogami#2 with a tiny amount of chromium, likely to help with forging. All in all, amazing value and an indispensable blade in my lineup.
39 people found this review helpful
Kyohei Shindo is a young up-and-coming blacksmith from Kochi with a bright future ahead of him. This sujihiki is a great performer, nice and thin behind the edge. The fit and finish is great. The upgraded handle is a nice touch. Really spectacular value on this blade. The height is a little taller than most Sujihiki at 42-43mm, so it can be used on a cutting board if desired. I decided to make mine into a pure slicer and lowered the edge angle to 5 deg. per side, making it a real laser beam. The SRK8 steel is basically Shirogami#2 with a tiny amount of chromium, likely to help with forging. All in all, amazing value and an indispensable blade in my lineup.
