Kanjo Tsukahara Rosewood HAP40 Sujihiki, 270mm

Kanjo Tsukahara HAP40 Sujihiki, 270mm

This is a Japanese slicing knife (sujihiki) handcrafted by Kanjo Tsukahara of Seki City, Japan, a region with a 700-year tradition of bladesmithing. The blade is forged from HAP40, a Hitachi powder high-speed steel prized for its exceptional hardness and edge retention, here finished with a clean hairline polish. The handle is rosewood with a black buffalo horn ferrule.

Specifications
Maker: Kanjo Tsukahara
Origin: Seki City, Japan
Knife type: Sujihiki (slicing knife), double bevel
Blade steel: HAP40 powder high-speed steel, semi-stainless
Hardness: approx. HRC 65
Blade length: 270mm (10.6")
Construction: clad/san-mai
Finish: hairline
Handle: rosewood with black buffalo horn ferrule
Condition: New in box, unused

Care notes
HAP40 is semi-stainless and may patina or lightly rust if left wet. Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid cutting frozen food, bones, or twisting the blade, as the edge is thin and can chip. Not dishwasher safe.