Hazaki Pro Series Sujihiki 240mm

About Hazaki Knives – Hazaki, founded by Samuel Bouchard in Montreal, Canada, combines the best of both worlds: Japanese knifemaking and Canadian woodwork. Blades are expertly forged in Seki, Japan, from high-end Japanese steel and finished with beautiful handles in Montreal by Samuel and his team. Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods.

I’m a sucker for a pretty blade, and this damascus steel is such a delight. On top of that, the whole line has badass kiritsuke tips and gorgeous dark walnut handles – I’m in love. While a pretty knife never fails to get me inspired in the kitchen, a knife needs to cut as well as it looks. Lucky for you and I, this blade is wicked sharp. Hazaki has used VG10 stainless steel, which keeps a brilliant edge but doesn’t require a ton of maintenance.

Hazaki prefers the natural look and feel of the Canadian wood used in their handles, so they are not sealed. I recommend a light coat of cutting board wax every few months to keep them looking and feeling great!

About the shape – Sujihiki translates literally to ‘Flesh Slicer’ and it does exactly what the name suggests. It’s perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins. The extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion, and the reduced surface area prevents the blade from sticking to the meat. Clean slices of brisket or ultra thin applications like Carpaccio will become a breeze to execute.