MITSUMOTO SAKARI MS-1991-Z-IT 7-Inch Japanese Slicer, S301 Steel

The hammered blade finish helps food release more cleanly as you slice, while the wide blade makes it easy to lift and move prepared ingredients from board to pan. The MITSUMOTO SAKARI Japanese slicer is made for carving and neat, controlled cuts in the home kitchen.

Its S301 powder steel core, hand-forged construction and full-tang pakkawood handle bring together practical features for regular food preparation, from Sunday roasts to vegetables and charcuterie.

Tech specs

• Brand: MITSUMOTO SAKARI
• Model: MS-1991-Z-IT
• Type: Japanese slicer
• Blade material: S301 powder steel
• Construction: Hand-forged, full tang
• Handle: Pakkawood
• Blade edge: Plain
• Colour: Silver

Practical tips

Use the knife on a suitable chopping board and keep the blade away from bones and hard foods. Avoid striking the blade against objects. After use, wash it with water, dry it thoroughly and store it in a dry, ventilated place. These straightforward care steps help keep the knife ready for the next cooking task.

The wide blade is useful beyond the cut itself: slide it beneath sliced onions, peppers or herbs to transfer them neatly to a pan. If your usual approach is to use one general-purpose chef’s knife for every task, this slicer offers a more focused shape for carving and moving larger cuts or batches of prepared ingredients.

Best use cases

Use the slicer to carve roast meat, portion ham and prepare charcuterie for a sharing board. Its long profile is also suited to slicing crusty sourdough and handling larger vegetables. For everyday meal preparation, the broad blade can gather chopped ingredients from the board, helping keep them together as you move them to a pan or plate.

The hammered finish is designed to reduce friction and help food come away from the blade, which is useful when making successive slices. The full-tang handle runs through the pakkawood, with a steel beam and mosaic pin securing the construction. This gives the knife a solid, integrated handle design for controlled kitchen use.

Before you decide

Is this knife dishwasher safe? No. Wash it by hand with water, dry it after cleaning and store it in a dry, ventilated place.

What foods is it designed to slice? It is suited to roasts, ham, charcuterie, crusty sourdough and larger vegetables. The wide blade can also lift chopped ingredients from the board.

Can it be used on bones or hard foods? No. Keep the blade away from bones and hard foods, and do not strike it against objects.

When it makes sense

A solid pick if you regularly carve roasts, prepare charcuterie or want a dedicated slicer for larger ingredients. Its hand-forged S301 steel blade, food-release pattern and wide lifting surface make it a practical kitchen tool for slicing and transferring food with one knife.