Kikuichi Carbon Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set

Kikuichi Carbon Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set

The Kikuichi Carbon Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set equips a kitchen with a complete range of carbon steel knives, from detail work to long slicing, along with the block to store them and the rod to maintain them. It suits experienced home cooks and professionals who want the sharpness and easy resharpening of carbon steel across every task, with matching handles and balance throughout.

The Knives

• 120mm Parer: Peeling, trimming and detail work in the hand or on the board.


• 150mm Honesuki: A Japanese boning knife for breaking down poultry and separating meat at the joints.


• 180mm Santoku: A compact all-purpose knife for slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, fish and boneless meat.


• 210mm Gyuto: The Japanese chef’s knife and the workhorse of the set, with a thin profile that moves through dense vegetables without wedging.


• 240mm Sujihiki: A long, narrow slicer for carving roasts and portioning fish in a single stroke.

Why Carbon Elite

Every knife in the set is made from SK-4 high-carbon steel, a single steel throughout rather than a clad blade. SK-4 takes a keen edge and is easy to restore on a waterstone, which makes the set a practical introduction to carbon steel for cooks who sharpen their own knives. The included Kikuichi 10.5-inch Ceramic Honing Rod realigns the edges between sharpenings, and the Kikuichi 6-Slot Knife Block keeps the edges protected, with one slot free for an additional knife such as the Carbon Elite 150mm Petty.