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Specifications
- Model: AC12
- Series: GC Series Carbon Steel
- Type: Petty (small utility and paring knife)
- Blade length: 4.7 inches (120mm)
- Steel: SK-4 carbon steel, single steel (not clad); not stainless
- Hardness: 60 to 61 HRC, per Kikuichi
- Edge: Double bevel, 50/50 symmetrical; suits left- and right-handed cooks
- Handle: Western-style, Eco wood
- Made in: Japan
Kikuichi GC Series Carbon Steel Knives Compared
| Knife | Type | Blade | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC12 | Petty | 4.7 in. (120mm) | Peeling, trimming, detail work |
| AC15 | Petty | 5.9 in. (150mm) | Small board work, trimming |
| HKC15 | Honesuki | 5.9 in. (150mm) | Breaking down poultry |
| HC15 | Hankotsu | 5.9 in. (150mm) | Boning larger cuts |
| SC18 | Santoku | 7.1 in. (180mm) | Push cuts, vegetables |
| GC18 | Gyuto | 7.1 in. (180mm) | Compact all-purpose |
| GC21 | Gyuto | 8.25 in. (210mm) | All-purpose |
| GC24 | Gyuto | 9.4 in. (240mm) | Volume prep |
| GC27 | Gyuto | 10.6 in. (270mm) | Professional volume prep |
| SC24 | Sujihiki | 9.4 in. (240mm) | Slicing meat and fish |
| SC27 | Sujihiki | 10.6 in. (270mm) | Long slices, large roasts |
Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains how the gyuto, santoku, petty, honesuki and sujihiki differ.
Carbon Steel Care
Kikuichi notes that every carbon steel blade will patina through regular use and will rust if left wet, and that the patina is not a defect. Wipe the blade dry during prep, especially after cutting acidic or wet foods, wash it by hand and dry it at once. Before storing, apply a thin coat of Kikuichi Tsubaki Camellia Knife Oil. Never put the knife in a dishwasher.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 4.7 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 120 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | SK-4 Carbon |
| Rockwell Hardness | 60/61 |
| Stainless | No |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Brand | Kikuichi |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | AC12 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | AC12 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
