Our latest blacksmith find, Shindo san, works and resides in Tosa, Japan. He's a blacksmith with 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: 7.0 oz (198 g)
Edge Length: 275 mm
Total Length: 430 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 5.7 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 42.6 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) Tall Laser Slicer, Great ValuePosted By: Cory Phillips
7 people found this review helpful
Kyohei Shindo is a young up-and-coming blacksmith from Kochi with a bright future ahead of him. This sujihiki is a great performer, nice and thin behind the edge. The fit and finish is great. The upgraded handle is a nice touch. Really spectacular value on this blade. The height is a little taller than most Sujihiki at 42-43mm, so it can be used on a cutting board if desired. I decided to make mine into a pure slicer and lowered the edge angle to 5° per side, making it a real laser beam. The SRK8 steel is basically Shirogami#2 with a tiny amount of chromium, likely to help with forging. All in all, amazing value and an indispensable blade in my lineup.
7 people found this review helpful
Kyohei Shindo is a young up-and-coming blacksmith from Kochi with a bright future ahead of him. This sujihiki is a great performer, nice and thin behind the edge. The fit and finish is great. The upgraded handle is a nice touch. Really spectacular value on this blade. The height is a little taller than most Sujihiki at 42-43mm, so it can be used on a cutting board if desired. I decided to make mine into a pure slicer and lowered the edge angle to 5° per side, making it a real laser beam. The SRK8 steel is basically Shirogami#2 with a tiny amount of chromium, likely to help with forging. All in all, amazing value and an indispensable blade in my lineup.
