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About Masashi Shiroshu -
Look at this knife! It’s so pretty. I’ve always referred to blades this good-looking as functional art pieces because they’re still tools meant to be used. The simple, elegant handle perfectly contrasts the stunning blade and keeps the knife lightweight yet confident, exactly how I like my kitchen knives.
Masashi-san made this knife from a phenomenal steel called SLD, which he can push to the absolute limits of hardness due entirely to his knifemaking genius and a few top-secret techniques. He sharpens this knife with his unique trademark edge, making the back end a little tougher for chopping and the tip finer for delicate work.
First training with his brother at Yoshikane, then striking out on his own, Masashi Yamamoto relentlessly pursues the creation of a perfect knife using the traditional techniques passed down in his family and augmented by a modern understanding of metallurgy. He’s also a certified badass, forging in flip-flops and lighting cigarettes off red-hot steel like an 80’s action hero.
About the Shape -“Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Making clean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute.
| Shape | Sujihiki |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | |
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| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Pagoda Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
| Knife Line | Masashi Shiroshu |
| Blacksmith | Masashi Yamamoto |
| Made in | Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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"The length and sharpness of this knife, makes slicing through a full rib roast, an absolute dream. The damascus blade is as beautiful to behold as it is functional. I was able to slice a smoked salmon, paper thin, with ease and grace, and surprised myself with how little effort this knife made this whole task. I was almost disappointed when I stopped, as it was so pleasurable to use this knife. An absolute MUST HAVE for any serious culinary aficionado."
"I purchased a couple of Masashi SLD Damascus knives in Lethbridge this past summer and completed the set with this purchase. The Masashi SLD Damascus knives represent everything I want in a knife; quality, function and beauty. They are a great addition in my kitchen and will be appreciated for generations to come. The customer service I received at Knifewear was top notch. Thank you for bringing these knives to Canada."
