About Haruyuki Mugi - The Haruyuki Mugi is forged from a spectacular modern stainless steel called AUS-8, perfect for folks who want a high performance knife that isn’t too fragile. It gets super sharp and holds an edge very well but isn’t high maintenance the way some traditional Japanese steels are known to be. This means you can get lost in enjoying the cooking process without worrying about washing up right away.

I’m a huge fan of this rough, hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish. It shows the love that goes into making the knife and just looks stunning. The Mugi’s hefty European-style ‘yo handle’ gives it a familiar feel that inspires confidence in those of us who grew up with Western knives. Together, these make for a super handsome knife that I just adore.

Haruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle.

About the Shape - “Sujihiki” translates to “Flesh Slicer” and it does exactly what the name suggests, perfect for carving and slicing roasts, turkey, raw meats, fish, and all other proteins and the extended blade length allows you to slice with one long stroke, instead of sliding the knife back and forth in a sawing motion. Making clean slices of brisket or ultra-thin applications like Carpaccio a breeze to execute.