Ittetsu Tsuchime Sujihiki - 270mm SLD

Ittetsu mean work hard and is considered a very high compliment in Japan. These knives are meant to be used. With a core of SLD steel and stainless cladding, they are easy to maintain, hold an edge for a long time and are meant for daily use. They have a little heft to them that gives confidence when using. These are constructed in Sanjo city by a shop that does a lot of OEM work for some of the better known Japanese brands like Masamoto, Tadafusa and Kiya. SLD steel by Hitachi is an excellent steel for kitchen knives. The main features of the steel is hard, tough and strong against wearing.

• Brand: Ittetsu
• Location: Sanjo City, Niigata
• Construction: San Mai
• Cladding: Stainless
• Edge Steel: SLD
• HRC: 61-62 Edge
• Grind: Even
• Handle: Wood

Use & Care

• Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. 
• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher !!!! 
• Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 
• Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade