{"product_id":"kyohei-shindo-blue-2-kurouchi-sujihiki-270mm","title":"Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi Sujihiki 270mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kyohei Shindo Blue #2 Kurouchi Sujihiki 270mm is a Japanese slicing knife for clean, controlled cuts through boneless meat and fish. Its long, narrow blade lets you work with extended drawing strokes when portioning roasts, carving cooked proteins or slicing fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Kyohei Shindo in Tosa, Japan, it combines an Aogami #2 carbon-steel core with a rustic kurouchi finish. Choose the ready-to-use version with an octagonal rosewood wa handle and ebony ferrule, or the blade-only version for a custom handle installation. The gallery shows the handled version; a handle is not included with the blade-only option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a sujihiki used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sujihiki is a long Japanese slicer for boneless meat and fish. The 270mm blade provides room for smooth drawing cuts, helping you make neat slices with fewer sawing motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife come with a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rosewood \u0026amp; Ebony Handle option arrives with its handle installed. The Blade Only option is supplied without a handle and requires a properly fitted handle before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for Blue #2 carbon steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue #2 is not stainless. Wipe the blade during use, hand wash and dry it immediately afterward. A patina is normal. Apply a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e before extended storage. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, frozen food and twisting the edge through a cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyohei Shindo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sujihiki \/ slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami (Blue) #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal rosewood wa handle with ebony ferrule, installed; or blade only without a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood grain and the finish of each handmade blade vary. Use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eknife-friendly cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e to help protect the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyohei Shindo","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood \u0026 Ebony Handle","offer_id":68542688919776,"sku":"KS-B2-S270-RE","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blade Only","offer_id":68542688952544,"sku":"KS-B2-S270-NH","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/kyohei-shindo-blue2-sujihiki270-hero.jpg?v=1794082965","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/kyohei-shindo-blue-2-kurouchi-sujihiki-270mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}