Kohetsu Blue #2 Nashiji Sujihiki 270mm

Sanjo City is one of Japan's great metalworking centers - a city with centuries of tradition in hammer-forged tools and blades, distinct from the production-scale knife making of Seki in both method and character. Knowledge of the craft is passed from one generation to the next, defining how the best Japanese knife shops endure. These knives are hammer forged, excellently heat treated, and made exclusively for CKTG.

The 270mm sujihiki is the standard professional slicing length - enough blade for confident full-length cuts through roasts, fish, and proteins. Blue #2 at 62 HRC holds a fine slicing edge well between sharpenings. The blade is paired with an octagonal walnut handle with a black pakka wood ferrule. The 50/50 even grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Stainless san-mai cladding keeps daily maintenance simple - only the carbon edge requires attention. CKTG is the only source for this line.

Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel - the stainless cladding protects the flanks, but the mirror-finished edge will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - Blue #2 at 62 HRC sharpens easily and rewards good technique. Strop regularly between sharpenings to maintain peak performance.

Brand: Kohetsu

Line: Blue #2 Nashiji

CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG

Location: Sanjo City, Japan

Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai

Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2) Carbon Steel

Cladding: Stainless

HRC: 62 +/-

Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)

Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel

Handle: Octagonal Walnut

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Weight: 5.0 oz (140 g)

Blade Length: 270 mm

Total Length: 425 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm

Blade Height: 35 mm