{"product_id":"hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-sujihiki-240mm-noyer","title":"Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Sujihiki 240mm Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esujihiki\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \"flesh slicer,\" is built for long drawing cuts, heel to tip, through roasted meats, poultry, and fish fillets. This 240 mm knife in \u003cstrong\u003eSLD\u003c\/strong\u003e steel from Sanjo features a long, narrow blade with a reduced height that limits friction against protein fibers and allows continuous passes without sawing. The tsuchime hammered finish on the blade face creates micro-pockets that reduce food adhesion during slicing. This profile is not suited for chopping or hard vegetables: it is a specialized slicer, best used for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanjo, in Niigata Prefecture, is one of Japan's established knife-producing regions, with roots in agricultural and industrial tool forging before transitioning to kitchen cutlery. That tradition of working tool steels is directly reflected in the choice of SKD for this line: a cold-work mold steel adapted to cutlery by Sanjo smiths for its edge retention properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tool steel under JIS G 4404, with approximately 1% carbon, 5% chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium. With chromium content too low for full stainless performance, it is used in a sanmai construction with a stainless cladding: the SLD core provides hardness and edge retention, while the cladding protects the flanks from corrosion. Sharpening behavior is close to that of a carbon steel, with a responsive feel on the stone and the ability to reach a very fine edge. The stainless cladding simplifies maintenance compared to bare carbon, but the core still requires attention: rinse and dry after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse and dry after each use. Do not soak or put in the dishwasher. Sharpening on water stones is recommended to maintain the SKD core edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47747011051694,"sku":"AAA-615SLTM-02-GA240","price":285.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-sujihiki-240mm-noyer-1_212291c2-3609-40dd-8e51-401b73bf7b02.jpg?v=1776431195","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-td-sld-tsuchime-sujihiki-240mm-noyer","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}