The SG2 Senko Ei 9.4" Sujihiki features a long blade for carving beef roasts, ham, turkey and other cooked meats. Yu Kurosaki is a young, talented master blacksmith living in the Takefu Knife Village, close to the city of Echizen, Japan. His knives are well known throughout Japan as well as around the world. In fact, the hammered dents on each blade are Yu Kurosaki's signature finish, made of high quality stainless steel with a sharp, long lasting edge. This unique pattern ensures food won't stick to the blade. Yu Kurosaki provides products that combine sophisticated design, beauty, and ultimate sharpness, rather than just a tool for cutting ingredients.