Light, nimble and understated, the Gekko sujihiki is a slicer fit for any kitchen.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 245mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 392mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 1.81mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 37.7mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 139 grams
- Core Steel: HAP40
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 64-66 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal single piece oak
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: YUK-0003
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend a sujihiki sized handmade leather saya or sujihiki size blade guard for this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Yu Kurosaki
The youngest blacksmith to be granted the title of Master Nokaji and senior teacher at Takefu Knife Village, the skill and craft put into each of his knives is clear to see.
