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.
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: 288mm
- Total Length: 448mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 37mm
