Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Sujihiki-Kiritsuke Slicer Knife
SKU:
- 63-64 HRC
- Yes
- Optional Magnetic Oak Saya
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Sujihiki (Slicer Knife)
- Primary Use
- Slicing & carving (meat or fish)
- Blade Metal
- High Performance SLD Steel
- Grade
- Kurouchi Nashiji
- Construction
- Clad (San Mai)
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi Nashiji
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Our Yoshihiro SLD Stainless Clad Knives are crafted with a core clad in two layers of stainless steel. This construction offers durability and protection while maintaining an exceptionally sharp edge. The high-performance SLD steel, part of a new generation of materials developed in Japan, delivers a unique combination of features: it is highly wear-resistant, possesses a hardness level comparable to carbon steel, and provides superior stain resistance. This cutting-edge metallurgy results in knives with excellent sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and stainless durability.
Among the most essential tools in a kitchen is the Sujihiki-Kiritsuke, a versatile Japanese slicing knife. Whether slicing delicate filets of fish or carving a roast chicken, this knife transforms simple tasks into refined culinary experiences. The Sujihiki-Kiritsuke slicer excels at preparing large roasts, thinly slicing vegetables, or even cutting smoked salmon with precision. It's also ideal for tableside carving during special occasions and holiday feasts.
When preparing delicious meals, using the right tools makes all the difference. Whether you're dicing fresh produce from a farmer's market or slicing a roast straight from the oven, every task is elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as functional as it is beautiful.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.