Suisin INOX

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Junro Aoki-san

These knives are made of unique INOX high carbon steel featuring chromium and molybdenum which is stainless and great for edge retention. Suisin knives are known for their extreme thinness which translates to extreme sharpness. The two tone composite wood handles are striking in black and natural wood. These are great introduction to Japanese knives and fabulous for students or beginners. Suisin INOX knives are a breeze to re-sharpen and cut like a laser when well maintained. It’s all about the thinness.

In 1990 Junro Aoki, the second son of the Aoki Knife Craft family, was eager to step apart from his family to create his own modern knife brand. During the twenty years he spent learning his craft, the young and energetic knife craftsman dreamed of someday creating knives that would combine the traditional qualities of Sakai-style knife-crafting techniques with more modern designs.

These knives are finished with a Western style, two toned pakka wood handle. Pakka wood is basically layers of rose or sandal wood bound with heaps of silicone. This type of handle is very rugged; I would say they are virtually indestructible. The handle is fixed to the tang with three rivets for strength and durability.