Vintage Japanese Sujihiki Knife 240mm High Carbon Steel 1201

Experience Clean Slicing with a Vintage Japanese Sujihiki

This vintage Japanese Sujihiki pairs a long, narrow 240mm high carbon steel blade with a wood handle and double-bevel edge. Made in Japan and recorded in good overall condition, it offers the reach for deliberate pull-stroke slicing of fish and meat, with the character of a pre-owned Japanese kitchen knife.

The Specs

• Knife type: Sujihiki / slicing knife
• Brand: Unbranded
• Steel: High carbon steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade length: 240mm
• Overall length: 370mm
• Spine thickness: 1.7mm
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Construction: Recorded as fully forged, full tang
• Handle: Wood
• Knife weight: Approximately 250g
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Vintage, good overall condition

Traditional Sujihiki Design

The Sujihiki is a long, narrow Japanese slicing knife designed to draw through fish and meat in a clean pull-stroke. Its profile helps produce even slices with less repeated sawing, making this 240mm example a practical choice for portioning and presentation.

The high carbon steel blade develops patina with age and rewards attentive maintenance. Its edge can be restored on Japanese water stones while preserving the double bevel. This unbranded vintage example is presented without attributing an unverified maker history or production date.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only and dry immediately
• Wipe the reactive carbon steel blade dry after every use to help prevent rust
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones, maintaining the double-bevel geometry
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Store securely with the edge protected