Tadafusa Western "Ookami" Nashiji Sujihiki 270mm

270mm slicer, 166 grams, western walnut handle. Same job as the Japanese D-handle version — roast, brisket, ham, a whole salmon side in one clean pull — but with a western grip, if that is what your hand is used to.

Nashiji means "pear skin" — that is the grey textured finish on the blade. Inside is a core of Blue #2 carbon steel, clad in stainless. Blue #2 is my favourite steel to work on natural stones: it takes a very fine edge and it comes back fast.

Only the thin edge line is carbon, the rest of the blade is stainless. The edge will slowly take a patina, which is normal and protects it. Wipe it dry after use and it will serve you many years.

All knives JNS carry are handmade, one by one. Size and thickness can vary a little, and small marks in the finish can happen. This is normal for a handmade knife.