Our latest blacksmith find, Shindo San, works and resides in Tosa, Japan. He has a bright future ahead of him.
The first knives in this new line are made with SRK8 steel which is an alloy that boasts some similarities to Hitachi Shirogami #2. In the case of SRK8, chrome and nickel are added for extra toughness and resilience. The steel is heat-treated to HRC 63+. It should therefore hold a good edge and be easy to sharpen.
These are really fine knives featuring a well-done kurouchi finish on the upper blade road that fades to a nice matte sand-blasted lower portion. The core SRK8 steel shows really well against this backdrop. A great-looking burnt oak wood handle with an urushi finish makes a perfect match for the blade.Brand: Enjin
Blacksmith: Shindo San
Location: Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: SRK8 Carbon Steel
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi/Sand Blast/Polished
Edge Grind: Even
HRC: 63 +-
Handle: Oak Octagonal Burnt Finish
Weight: 6.5 oz (186 g)
Edge Length: 247 mm
Total Length: 402 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.1 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 43.0 mm
The first knives in this new line are made with SRK8 steel which is an alloy that boasts some similarities to Hitachi Shirogami #2. In the case of SRK8, chrome and nickel are added for extra toughness and resilience. The steel is heat-treated to HRC 63+. It should therefore hold a good edge and be easy to sharpen.
These are really fine knives featuring a well-done kurouchi finish on the upper blade road that fades to a nice matte sand-blasted lower portion. The core SRK8 steel shows really well against this backdrop. A great-looking burnt oak wood handle with an urushi finish makes a perfect match for the blade.
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Fantastic bladePosted By: Robert D.
4 people found this review helpful
I am in love with this sujihiki. It is a bit tall for a slicer, however, the grind is thin and it glides through meat! I am glad to support a lesser known blacksmith but purchasing this this knife. Great price too.
4 people found this review helpful
I am in love with this sujihiki. It is a bit tall for a slicer, however, the grind is thin and it glides through meat! I am glad to support a lesser known blacksmith but purchasing this this knife. Great price too.
