{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg-strix-v-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-with-prisma-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG-STRIX V-Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 270mm with Prisma Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-one Yoshimi Kato SG-STRIX V-Tsuchime Kiritsuke Sujihiki 270mm pairs a long Japanese slicing blade with a custom Prisma wa handle by Cafer Ayan. The pictured knife is the exact knife offered: vivid orange wood meets smoky translucent resin, a red marbled ferrule and a narrow gold-colored accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 270mm blade is designed for long, controlled slicing strokes through boneless meat and fish. Its narrow profile and pointed kiritsuke tip suit portioning steaks, carving roasts and preparing clean fish slices. Rows of V-shaped hammer marks catch the light above the blade's wavy cladding line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG-STRIX, also called SPG STRIX, is a stainless powder steel developed by Takefu Special Steel. Takefu designed it to combine high hardness with easier sharpening than conventional high-hardness powder steels. The custom handle gives this finished knife its individual appearance; it is included and already fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the knife shown in the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a one-of-one finished knife with the pictured Prisma handle. The orange wood figure, smoky resin and red marbled details belong to this individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kiritsuke sujihiki used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a dedicated slicing knife for boneless meat and fish. The long blade helps you complete a slice in fewer strokes, while the pointed tip is useful for precise starts and trimming. Use a gyuto or another suitable knife for general chopping; this slicer is not intended for bones, frozen food or prying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for SG-STRIX and the custom handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry the blade and handle promptly. Stainless steel resists corrosion but still needs care, and the wood-and-resin handle should never be soaked or put in a dishwasher. Use a knife-friendly cutting board and a correctly fitted blade guard for storage. Maintain the edge with whetstones and gentle passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke sujihiki \/ Japanese slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG-STRIX \/ SPG STRIX stainless powder steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-Tsuchime hammered finish with a visible cladding line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke \/ K-tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prisma Knife by Cafer Ayan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom stabilized wood and resin with an accent spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange wood, smoky translucent resin and a red marbled ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished knife with the pictured handle installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-one custom build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Prisma — Orange \/ Smoke","offer_id":67822513422560,"sku":"TK-67822513422560","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-sg-strix-v-tsuchime-sujihiki-270mm-prisma-1.jpg?v=1791534194","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg-strix-v-tsuchime-kiritsuke-sujihiki-270mm-with-prisma-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}