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The sujihiki is designed for slicing boneless proteins. The short blade height reduces friction when cutting and the blade draws through fish and meat effortlessly. The blade is made relatively longer (some over 330mm) than other knife types so the slicing action can be achieved in one stroke. The sujihiki can be thought of as a Western style equivalent of the traditional yanagi knife which features a one sided grind as opposed to the double sided suji.
Takeda knives are made entirely by hand and as such are all a bit different. This extremely talented blacksmith uses no templates or forms...relying on his trained eyes to give each knife the grind, edge, and overall profile that make this brand so highly regarded in the knife world. This suji is a perfect example of his ultra thin edge geometry and his ability to forge and temper the difficult steel into a blade that has both a hardness to the edge while offering the owner a tool that is relatively easy to sharpen and maintain.
But for all his expertise with geometry and metallurgy, it’s the soul of his knives that make them so sought after and collected. Just try any of his wonderful knives and you will understand why so many enthusiasts insist that you must own at least one Takeda blade to be considered a true knife aficionado.
Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda
Location: Niimi Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Grind: Even
Edge Length: 310mm
Weight: 4.5oz / 130g
Blade Height: 38mm
Spine Thickness: 2mm
Takeda knives are made entirely by hand and as such are all a bit different. This extremely talented blacksmith uses no templates or forms...relying on his trained eyes to give each knife the grind, edge, and overall profile that make this brand so highly regarded in the knife world. This suji is a perfect example of his ultra thin edge geometry and his ability to forge and temper the difficult steel into a blade that has both a hardness to the edge while offering the owner a tool that is relatively easy to sharpen and maintain.
But for all his expertise with geometry and metallurgy, it’s the soul of his knives that make them so sought after and collected. Just try any of his wonderful knives and you will understand why so many enthusiasts insist that you must own at least one Takeda blade to be considered a true knife aficionado.
Please note that all measurements are approximations! Takeda-san and his helpers make each of these knives by hand, without a template. As a result, every knife is unique and the stats will vary.
**Please see custom saya page for saya information.
Product Reviews
Awesome!, March 30, 2015 Product Review, April 3, 2012 Product Review, January 2, 2012Posted By: carol - verified customer
the knife is georgeous, I bought it for my son who is a cook. he loves it. the customer service was wonderful- I got a personal call from Mark to make sure he sent the perfect case for the knife- thank you. we will definitely order again.
the knife is georgeous, I bought it for my son who is a cook. he loves it. the customer service was wonderful- I got a personal call from Mark to make sure he sent the perfect case for the knife- thank you. we will definitely order again.
Product Review, December 3, 2010Posted By: Doug Morton - verified customer
Overall the Yanagiba is excellent as all the Takeda knives I have had the opportunity to use. I had some concern ordering a 275 mm knive (acturally measures 279 mm). I quickly was completly at home with the 279 mm - partly due to the lightness - 156 g - my similar 229 mm Shun weighs in at 198 g. With its typical Takeda sharpness it is breeze and joy to use.
Overall the Yanagiba is excellent as all the Takeda knives I have had the opportunity to use. I had some concern ordering a 275 mm knive (acturally measures 279 mm). I quickly was completly at home with the 279 mm - partly due to the lightness - 156 g - my similar 229 mm Shun weighs in at 198 g. With its typical Takeda sharpness it is breeze and joy to use.
Product Review, June 9, 2010Posted By: Maciej Stryjecki - verified customer
I have many knives and the Takeda are special. Excellent knive and excellent service!I po polsku: Wspanialy, lekki i ostry noz. Warto miec choc jeden ze stali weglowej, jak kupicie, zrozumiecie, dlaczego. Mam kilkanascie roznych, ale ten zawsze chetnie biore do reki. Dziekuje tez za wspaniala obsluge. Przesylka do Polski dotarla szybko i bezproblemowo, mozna tez liczyc na fochowa porade i pomoc w wyborze. Jeszcze raz dziekuje i polecam sklep wszystkim!!!Maciej Stryjecki
I have many knives and the Takeda are special. Excellent knive and excellent service!I po polsku: Wspanialy, lekki i ostry noz. Warto miec choc jeden ze stali weglowej, jak kupicie, zrozumiecie, dlaczego. Mam kilkanascie roznych, ale ten zawsze chetnie biore do reki. Dziekuje tez za wspaniala obsluge. Przesylka do Polski dotarla szybko i bezproblemowo, mozna tez liczyc na fochowa porade i pomoc w wyborze. Jeszcze raz dziekuje i polecam sklep wszystkim!!!Maciej Stryjecki
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