The Imojiya line is known for their budget-friendly western series and premium Damascus patterned wa-handled blades. Fitted to the blade is a gray Pakka wood handle that is built to last and gives this knife a solid, secure in-hand grip. The DSR-1K6 steel used in its construction has very high rust and corrosion resistant properties, however, you may find yourself needing to sharpen it more often than other stainless steels. This blade is excellent for those looking for their first Nakiri and cooks who are looking for a different blade from a conventional chef’s knife/santoku but still very useful in a kitchen for ingredient preparation.

A slicer ('Sujiihki' in Japanese) is a valuable tool for skinning, trimming and/or portioning protein items (fillet of salmon or turkey breast). Depending on the length, professionals use it as a utility blade or use it during service on the line. For home cooks, a slicer is a great blade for those special times of the year where you want to get even slices without striations on your turkey breasts and other roasts. 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono DSR-1K6
Handle: Pakka & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 415mm
Edge Length: 265mm
Handle to Tip Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Thickness: 2.3mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 165g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed