Masahiro Virgin Carbon 10.6-inch (270mm) Left-Handed Sujihiki

Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Left-Handed Sujihiki

The Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Left-Handed Sujihiki is a long slicing knife for left-handed cooks who carve roasts, portion fish and slice sashimi. Its length allows most cuts to be made in a single drawing stroke, which leaves a clean surface on proteins and avoids the tearing that comes from sawing back and forth.

Features

• Masahiro Virgin Carbon steel: This high-purity carbon steel takes an exceptionally fine edge and is easy to restore on a waterstone. It is not stainless and will develop a patina with use.


• Left-handed edge geometry: The asymmetrical edge is ground for the left hand, so the blade tracks straight through the cut instead of steering off line as a right-handed edge would.


• Narrow, thin blade: The slender profile reduces drag through raw fish and cooked meats, and it keeps slices thin and even.


• Stamina wood handle: The handle is pressed, resin-impregnated wood. It resists moisture far better than natural wood and provides a stable, Western-style grip.

Sujihiki or Yanagi?

A sujihiki has an edge on both faces and handles meat and fish equally well, which makes it the more versatile slicer for most kitchens. Cooks who focus on sashimi may prefer the single-bevel Masahiro Traditional Carbon Left-Handed 270mm Yanagi. For a shorter, easier-to-control slicer, see the Masahiro Virgin Carbon 240mm Left-Handed Sujihiki. Right-handed cooks should choose the Masahiro Virgin Carbon 270mm Sujihiki.