240 suji - stiff, not too tall? Options?

[Choppin]

Hi all!

I'm looking for a 240-250 suji for home use, mostly for slicing raw and cooked protein (small roasts, making tartar and sashimi, etc).

I figured something stiff (a bit of flex near the tip is fine, but mostly stiff) and not too tall (40mm or under) would be ideal. Preferably carbon and wa-handle, but not a requirement.

Kaeru and Mazaki fit these criteria but are out-of-stock. Shig 250 would be a dream, but obviously hard to find. Same with Tsourkan.

Anything else I'm missing?

Kaeru Kasumi Workhorse Sujihiki 240mm

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Mazaki Stainless Kasumi Sujihiki 240mm

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Best,
Vitor.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Sakai Kikumori Nihonkou 240mm Sujihiki Carbon Steel – Bernal Cutlery

Sakai Kikumori ‘Nihonkou’ 240mm Sujihiki. Carbon tool steel with riveted pakka wood handle.

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I like mine.

 

[Choppin]

Sakai Kikumori Nihonkou 240mm Sujihiki Carbon Steel – Bernal Cutlery

Sakai Kikumori ‘Nihonkou’ 240mm Sujihiki. Carbon tool steel with riveted pakka wood handle.

bernalcutlery.com

I like mine.

Thanks! I like the price

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

Maybe you can try to order one from Heiji directly.

 

[Runner_up]

Maybe you can try to order one from Heiji directly.

I was also going to say Heiji.

 

[ian]

Heijis are usually kinda tall, but I guess if you custom order anything's possible. What about

Hinoura Ajikataya Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Sujihiki 240mm

Hinoura Ajikataya is produced mainly by Mutsumi Hinoura, with help of his father Tsukasa Hinoura. Their family owned workshop is located in Sanjo Niigata. Hinoura knives and tools are world renowned for their traditional craftsmanship and amazing heat treatment. This series is made from...

carbonknifeco.com

Hmmm, it's listed at 42mm heel height, but that must be a misprint.... I emailed them.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

@MSicardCutlery is a forum sponsor and makes suji's.

 

[MowgFace]

Heijis are usually kinda tall, but I guess if you custom order anything's possible.

I happened upon my Heiji 240 here on BST. Ended up with a 31mm tall sample. It’s a Heiji direct from some time ago I believe, but it is proof it has been done!

Hope the OG owner doesn’t mind me pilfering their photos

 

[EricEricEric]

Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #1 Stainless Clad Kasumi Sujihiki 240mm Ébène – Staysharp Montreal

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Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #1 Stainless Clad Sujihiki 240mm Ziricote – Staysharp Montreal

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Hatsukokoro Katana Jihada Sujihiki 360mm

Sujihiki: English translation = flesh slicer. Designed to make slicing meat as effortless as possible. The short height and generally thin blade on the Sujihiki are intended for the user to make a slice with one clean motion. This action ensures you retain flavourful juice and also cuts down on...

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[Dan-]

Sukenari Aogami Super (Blue Super) Sujihiki

he Aogami Super line is arguably one of the most underrated offering from Sukenari. ThSakai TakayukiSue reason? While staying at a very affordable price, the Sukenari Aogami Super is forged and water quenched to an extremely high hardness of HRC 65 (previously, the damascus version was even...

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[Jovidah]

I have a 270 Mazaki and it fits your bill of stiff... which does indeed make it great for slicing proteins. It's on the tall side though. Doesn't bother me but it's worth checking if you go down that road.
Definitly works better as a slicer than the thinner kind of suji (that does better at filetting).

 

[chefwp]

I have the 210 version of this, love it.

Sukenari (佑成) YXR7 HSTS Hairline Sujihiki/Long Petty

210mm 240mm Weight 129 g 137 g Total Length 335 mm 382 mm Tip to Heel Length 199 mm 234 mm Blade Height at Heel 32.5 mm 33 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2.5 mm 2.5 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.2 mm 2.3 mm Width of Spine at 1cm from the Tip 1.0 mm 1.0 mm Steel Type Hitachi YXR7 High...

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[Nagakin]

I just bought the 270 of this specifically for protein and it’s fantastic. 240 still available.

Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Hon Kasumi Gingami No.3 Wa Sujihiki (240mm and 270mm, 2 Sizes, Double Bevel Edge)

Top-ranking forge-smiths, sharpeners and craftsmen in Sakai City are working together to make Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan quality Wa Sujihiki knives absolutely perfect!

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[daveb]

I've been quite happy with my Tadasuna INOX (Ginsanko) 240 for home use. Was looking at a Heiji recently but the stars didn't align.

 

[GorillaGrunt]

+1 Hinoura and Sukenari, although the Sukenari I had ran a little short. Nakagawa (Hitohira Kikuchiyo) I haven’t seen in a 240 length but the 270 is was 255mm.

 

[Jovidah]

Yeah Sukenari counts from the handle... so they generally run about 10mm short.

 

[ian]

Heijis are usually kinda tall, but I guess if you custom order anything's possible. What about

Hinoura Ajikataya Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Sujihiki 240mm

Hinoura Ajikataya is produced mainly by Mutsumi Hinoura, with help of his father Tsukasa Hinoura. Their family owned workshop is located in Sanjo Niigata. Hinoura knives and tools are world renowned for their traditional craftsmanship and amazing heat treatment. This series is made from...

carbonknifeco.com

Hmmm, it's listed at 42mm heel height, but that must be a misprint.... I emailed them.

Huh, Craig says they are indeed 42mm tall. Wasn’t expecting that from the pic.

 

[blokey]

Not carbon but this is an option too.

Gesshin Kagero 240mm Wa-Sujihiki

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements Gesshin Kagero knives are constructed with a stainless powdered steel core and softer stainless cladding. They have very good edge retention and take a very good edge. These knives have a really nice distal taper, rounded spine and choil, and...

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[GorillaGrunt]

I had a Kagero, those are great laser suji but rather flexy

 

[Choppin]

Thanks people. Many great options.

I think a Heiji direct would be the best option as I could tweak the blade height a bit. I’ll try that route first.

 

[Naftoor]

Catcheside has suji-ish profile on his story currently. Looks to be in that length range. Think he’s aiming for a restock on Monday