Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Kiritsuke Sujihiki 270mm (10.6")

The Sakai Takayuki TUS series is made from AUS8 stainless steel in Japan. This steel offers a very good balance of ease of sharpening, edge retention, and rust resistance. It is a great choice for both professionals and serious home cooks.

The blade is slightly thinner than knives in its class, giving you a smooth and sharp cutting feel. Despite the thinner profile, it still has good toughness, helping prevent chipping.

The handle is full tang with reinforced Pakka wood. It feels stable in the hand and looks clean and modern.

This knife is simple to maintain and reliable for daily work, making it a solid Japanese knife at a fair price.

Specifications

• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Style: Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)
• Length: 270mm (10.6")
• Weight: 6.4 oz (181g)
• Blade Height at Heel: 39.9mm (1.6")
• Spine Thickness above Heel: 2.3mm (0.09")
• Blade Steel Type: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
• Handle Material: Reinforced Pakka Wood
• Hardness: 59 HRC
• Bevel Angle Ratio: 70/30
• Construction: Monosteel
• Cover: Not included

Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)

Sujihiki (roughly meaning “muscle puller”) is the Japanese take on the Western slicing knife. Long, narrow, and thin, it is designed to reduce friction and produce clean, precise slices of meat and fish. Compared to general‑purpose knives like a gyuto, santoku, or nakiri, a sujihiki is optimized specifically for slicing rather than chopping. Some chefs also use sujihiki knives for sashimi and sushi preparation, as their double‑bevel construction makes them easier to maintain than traditional single‑bevel yanagiba knives.