Kikuichi WG Series Elite Warikomi Gold 9.4-inch (240mm) Gyuto

Kikuichi calls its Elite Warikomi Gold one of its longest-standing Western-style lines, and its 9.4-inch (240mm) gyuto is the professional length of the series. Warikomi means the hard cutting steel is sandwiched inside softer steel, so the VG1 edge can be hardened for sharpness and the outer layers keep the blade tough and simple to look after.

Its length speeds work on large batches of vegetables and carves a roast without sawing, and the Western handle feels familiar to anyone moving from a German chef’s knife. Kikuichi describes the series as light and comfortable, which matters on a 240mm knife used through a long prep list. It suits professional cooks and home cooks who already handle a long gyuto confidently and want a stainless blade that needs no special drying routine.

Choosing Among Kikuichi’s Premium Lines

For a hammered damascus blade with the same handle, see the WDT Series 9.4-inch (240mm) Gyuto. The table below compares every premium Kikuichi line we carry.