Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mmMatsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mmMatsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mmMatsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mmMatsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mmMatsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm
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Matsubara Hamono Blue 2 Kiritsuke Sujihiki 300mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Moderate
3 / 5
Style
Kiritsuke Sujihiki
Blade Material
Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Rosewood
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
300mm
Overall Length
455mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
3.5mm/2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
42mm
gWeight
207g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Sujihiki knife, a traditional Japanese slicer, is designed for carving and fileting. With its long, narrow blade, typically ranging from 240mm to 330mm, it excels in creating clean, smooth cuts through meat and fish. Its length ensures long, uninterrupted strokes, making it perfect for precise slicing tasks.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Ōmura·Blacksmith

Matsubara Hamono

Ōmura, Nagasaki
Matsubara Hamono

The 4th generation of the Matsubara Hamono forging line, working continuously from Ōmura since 1933.

Coordinates
32.8°N · 129.9°E
Signature
Tall profile knives, in-house process
Steels
Aogami #2Shirogami #2
They originate from Nagasaki, and the business is headed by Tanaka Kama Kogyo. The history of Matsubara blades can be traced back to the Battle of Dan-no-ura of 1185. After the battle, Naminohira Yukiyasu, a master blacksmith of the defeated Taira Clan, fled from the victorious Minamoto Clan and went into hiding in the Province of Hyuga (today's Miyazaki).

When demand for swords soared during the Warring States Period, his descendants moved to Matsubara in 1474. They forged swords on the grounds of Hachiman Shrine and, at the request of local farmers, started to make crescent-shaped sickles. This is the beginning of Matsubara sickles.

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J.L.
Seamlessly perfect

It's incredible that this knife is sold at such an affordable entry level price range.
Great finish and materials on the knife. The weight is slightly pronounced more forward up the blade (around the 1/3rd area) which gave an incredible confidence straight out the gate when using a 1 finger on the spine holding technique. Would recommend this blade for an advid collector or fellow chef. As long as you're concise about cleaning and drying.

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Lie fook Ng
Great knife

Love it