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Sujihiki – The Precision Slicer
The sujihiki is Japan’s dedicated slicing knife, designed for clean, effortless cuts through meat and fish. Long, narrow, and fine at the tip, it reduces drag and preserves the texture of delicate ingredients. At 240mm, this sits in the sweet spot — long enough for single, fluid slicing strokes, while still feeling agile and controllable on the board.
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Tsuchime – Hammered Finish
Tsuchime means “hammered” in Japanese. This finish features a patterned, dimpled surface along the blade, helping to reduce drag and minimise food sticking as you slice. On a sujihiki, this translates to smoother cuts through proteins, especially when working with larger portions.
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Ohishi – Sanjo Craftsmanship
Ohishi knives are produced in Sanjo, Niigata — a region known for practical, performance-focused blades. With a slightly more robust spine and a well-executed taper, they offer a reassuring balance of durability and cutting performance. Reliable, well-finished, and built for everyday use, they’re excellent working knives.
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VG10 Stainless Steel
VG10 is a widely respected Japanese stainless steel, known for its balance of sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It takes a fine edge with relative ease and holds it well, making it a dependable choice for both professional kitchens and home use. Tougher and more forgiving than many high-hardness carbon steels, it’s well suited to busy, varied prep.
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Stainless Steel – Care & Use
VG10 offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it low maintenance compared to carbon steel. That said, good habits still matter — rinse and dry after use, avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods, and never leave the knife wet. Use a wooden or soft plastic board to protect the edge, and hone or strop regularly to maintain performance.
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Specifications
Blade Length: 240mm
Blade Height: ~35–38mm
Steel: VG10 Stainless
Construction: San Mai (stainless clad)
Finish: Tsuchime
Handle: [insert handle type if needed]
Weight: [insert if known]
Origin: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
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Age Restriction
This product is strictly for sale to customers aged 18 or over. Age verification is required at checkout and on delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
