Tsunehisa AUS8 Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm Brown Western HandleThis Tsunehisa AUS 8 Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm is a stainless clad slicer with a brown Western pakka wood handle, best fit for first timers and students seeking an accessible Japanese slicing knife. The 246mm edge length and double bevel suit general slicing tasks, while the slim profile reduces surface contact with soft proteins to minimise friction during long drawing cuts through meat, terrines, or pats. The blade features san mai stainless clad

195 mm 210 mm Weight 418g 443 g Total Length 300 mm 315 mm Tip to Heel Length 195 mm 213 mm Blade Height at Heel 86 mm 93 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 1

Fast forward to mid 2023

and it is a quite bit thicker than a regular slicing cleaver

oyster knives and scissors

The 150mm profile suits in-hand tasks and general purpose cutting

and mincing tasks in home kitchens

user can also sharpen on both sides of the stone

making it suitable for users prioritising ease of maintenance alongside traditional single bevel geometry for slicing raw fish and seafood

which simplifies care and maintenance for daily kitchen use

hardened to HRC 62-63

Sharpening this high-hardness steel demands attention due to its wear resistance

facilitating clean separation of vegetables without rocking motions