Sujihiki - Aogami Super - TAK.2026.001

240mm blade · Double bevel · Aogami Super (Super Blue) carbon steel · Soft iron cladding

From one of Japan’s most storied swordsmithing families comes this exceptional 240mm Sujihiki from Nigara Hamono.

The Nigara family has a swordmaking tradition dating back to the Edo period, carrying generations of Japanese blade-making craftsmanship from the era of the samurai into the modern kitchen. That heritage is still evident in the precision, character and attention to detail found in their knives today.

This is the Sujihiki counterpart to our Nigara Gyuto (TAK.2026.002) — the same maker, the same steel and the same philosophy, expressed through two distinctly different profiles.

Handcrafted in Japan with a Super Blue (Aogami Super) carbon steel core and soft iron cladding, this Sujihiki offers the edge retention, sharpness and responsive cutting feel sought by serious chefs and collectors.

The long, slender Sujihiki profile is purpose-built for clean, effortless slicing. Whether portioning premium proteins, breaking down roasts or producing precise, paper-thin cuts, the blade glides through food with minimal resistance and exceptional control.

The soft iron cladding provides a practical advantage over monosteel carbon construction, protecting much of the harder carbon steel core from direct exposure. You still enjoy the exceptional cutting characteristics of Aogami Super, while the cladded construction makes the knife somewhat more forgiving to maintain.

This is more than a kitchen knife. It is a piece of Japanese blade-making heritage — a traditionally crafted Nigara blade that connects centuries of swordsmithing with the demands of the modern professional kitchen.

Features

• 240mm blade length
• Traditional Sujihiki profile
• Aogami Super (Super Blue) carbon steel core
• Soft iron cladding
• Double bevel
• Outstanding edge retention
• Exceptionally keen and responsive edge
• Handcrafted by Nigara Hamono, Japan
• Sourced from Tokyo, Japan
• Suitable for professional use or collection