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

Shoppers search for this knife by its model number, WGS24, and it is the middle size of Kikuichi’s Elite Warikomi Gold sujihikis. At 9.4 inches (240mm), it carves a beef tenderloin or a whole side of fish in a single draw, the length many professional carving stations settle on.

Kikuichi builds the series with a VG1 stainless edge clad in softer steel, a warikomi construction that keeps the cutting edge hard and the blade body tough. The narrow slicer profile leaves clean faces on roasts and sashimi, and the Western-style handle gives a secure grip for cooks used to European carving knives. Its 240mm length is long enough for holiday roasts and short enough to steer through a fish loin without overhanging the board. The knife carries on a legacy that began with the swords Kikuichi forged for the Emperor.

Sujihiki Sizes in the WG Series

For a more compact slicer, see the 8.25-inch (210mm) Sujihiki. The 10.6-inch (270mm) Sujihiki adds reach for large roasts.