This is the Custom Limited Edition and result for making one of a kinds, Custom Limited Edition Sukenari VG-XEOS Clad Wa Sujihiki 270mm Knife.

VG-XEOS is the newest steel from Takefu Special Steel, and it represents something that knife makers have been working toward for a long time — a stainless steel that truly holds its edge.

Master Hanaki of Sukenari has spent his career with VG-10, one of Japan's finest stainless steels. He knows better than anyone what it takes to bring out the best in a stainless blade. When Takefu Special Steel developed VG-XEOS, he recognized its potential immediately. Built on the same tradition as VG-10 but taken further, VG-XEOS delivers edge retention that feels closer to a carbon steel knife — without the rust concerns. It is more corrosion-resistant than VG-10, easier to maintain, and simply stays sharp longer.

Master Hanaki has heat-treated the VG-XEOS core to HRc. 61 (±1), drawing out the steel's full potential for sharpness, toughness, and lasting performance. The core is clad with soft stainless steel on both sides, giving the blade a clean, classic appearance while protecting the edge steel and adding durability to the spine and sides of the blade.

This Sukenari VG-XEOS Clad Wa Sujihiki is fitted with a Innovative Vibrant Coral Sunset Pink Octagonal Stabilized Maple Wood Handle with Composite Black Color Turquoise Gemstone Ring and Nickel Silver Spacers. A matching Black Lacquered wood Saya (Sheath) with a Silver Stainless Steel Saya Pin is also included with the knife.

The lightweight, the long, narrow, graceful blade of the Wa Sujihiki is particularly useful for trimming away sinew and fat from meat, finely slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in one single drawing motion, from heel to tip.

Knife Model: Custom Limited Edition Sukenari VG-XEOS Clad Wa Sujihiki 270mm

Blade Material: VG-XEOS Clad

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 61 (±1)

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50

Handle Material:  Vibrant Coral Sunset Pink Octagonal Stabilized Maple Wood Handle with Composite Black Color Turquoise Gemstone Ring and Nickel Silver Spacers. 

Saya Included: Yes.

Wa Sujihiki 270mm (10.6") Cutting edge length: 262mm Total Length: 415mm Blade Thickness: 2.6mm Blade Width: 36mm Handle Length: 140mm Total Weight: 170g

 

 

 

This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use.  

For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened  50/50 without problems. 

We believe quality and performance of Japanese knives are best in the world and hope you enjoy the fine craftsmanship and spirits from your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife can be your special cooking partner for a long time.

Important

This is the Stainless steel blade kitchen knife, which has good rust resistance for easy maintenance. However even stainless steel blade kitchen knife has rust situation if you leave it with wet condition.

• Please do not put the knife in the dishwasher machine for cleaning.
• Please do not leave the knife in water or wet condition for a long time.
• After using, please hand wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly, and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes, and keep it in a dry place.
• This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.
• Unlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.
• Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, any hard shell foods such as lobster and crab.
• We recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen the knife, when it gets dull.