Hien refers to the distinctive sword-inspired tip profile on this 300mm sujihiki, a great-looking slicing knife made from the ever-popular VG-10 stainless steel. VG-10, sometimes called V-Gold 10, is arguably the most commonly used stainless alloy in the Japanese kitchen knife industry, prized for exceptional stain resistance and the ability to take a very sharp edge. Some VG-10 knives can prove harder to sharpen than other steels, but Takayuki smiths have developed a special tempering technique that results in a hardness of 60 HRC while keeping the blade genuinely easier to sharpen.
This sujihiki carries a 45-layer hammered Damascus stainless cladding, giving the blade a visually rich, layered pattern. The burnt oak octagonal handle adds a darker, more rustic character to the package. At 300mm, this is a serious slicing tool for proteins and large ingredients, a great-looking knife that is a breeze to maintain and performs like a champ at the long, single-stroke cuts this format is built around.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.Brand: Takayuki
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Cladding: 45-Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless
Edge Steel: VG-10
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Octagonal Burnt Oak
Knife Type: Sujihiki (Hien)
Weight: 5.9 oz (168 g)
Blade Length: 288 mm
Total Length: 448 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 37 mm
This sujihiki carries a 45-layer hammered Damascus stainless cladding, giving the blade a visually rich, layered pattern. The burnt oak octagonal handle adds a darker, more rustic character to the package. At 300mm, this is a serious slicing tool for proteins and large ingredients, a great-looking knife that is a breeze to maintain and performs like a champ at the long, single-stroke cuts this format is built around.
Care Instructions: VG-10 is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
