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Kikuichi Elite Carbon Knives
The Kikuichi Carbon Elite series is designed for the chef who prioritizes pure cutting performance. Crafted from traditional high-carbon steel, these knives offer a level of sharpness and feedback that is distinct from stainless steel.
The steel's fine grain structure allows it to take a more acute and precise edge than any stainless alloy. This results in excellent edge retention on most proteins and vegetables. However, it is important to note that the edge is more reactive to acidic foods, like citrus and tomatoes, which will dull it more quickly.
A fundamental characteristic of this steel is its reactivity. With use, the blade will develop a patina—a grey or blueish tint that is a natural and expected sign of oxidation that helps protect the blade. This also means the knife requires mindful care, as it will rust if not washed and dried thoroughly after each use. Should any surface rust occur, it is easily removed with a mild abrasive like Bar Keepers Friend.
For the user who understands and appreciates the hands-on nature of a carbon steel blade, the reward is an unmatched level of sharpness and performance.
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Kikuichi Carbon Elite 5.9 in. (150mm) Sakabone
The Kikuichi Elite Carbon 5.9 in. (150mm) Sakabone can be used to fillet fish, de-bone chickens or process meats. This shape, also called a Hankotsu, is particularly favored for processing pork. This knife is one sided, but becomes dull toward the heel of the blade, to make it easy and safe to break through bones. This is a fantastic and unique knife shape that performs beautifully for a very wide range of protien processing. If you're looking for a boning knife that will hold an edge for an extremely long time without becoming delicate this is a fantastic choice. The SK4 Carbon Steel blade takes an extremely polished edge that can be maintained easily with a honing rod and responds to stones very quickly. We highly recommend this knife to anyone who processes whole animals or frequently butchers game and livestock. Learn More$154.95 -
Kikuichi Carbon Elite 7 Piece Knife Block Set
This set includes: 120mm Parer (AC12) 150mm Honesuki (HKC15) 210mm Gyuto (GC21) 180mm Santoku (SC18) 240mm Sujihiki (SC24) 6 Slot Knife Block (BLOCK-Birch) Ceramic Honing Rod (Hone-Cherry) Learn More
