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Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold Knives
700 Years of Samurai Craftsmanship, Refined for Your Modern Kitchen
The Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold series blends legendary Japanese forging with a high-performance VG1 steel core for surgical precision and effortless maintenance.
Maintaining a professional edge throughout a long shift requires a blade that balances hardness with resilience. Many high-carbon knives offer sharpness at the cost of being brittle and difficult to maintain. The Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold series addresses this by using a VG1 stainless steel core. This specific steel choice provides surgical precision and excellent edge retention while being significantly easier to sharpen than harder alloys. The 'Warikomi' method clads this core between two layers of softer stainless steel, protecting the blade and enhancing its overall durability. Produced by a forge with a 700-year lineage as royal swordsmiths, these knives are balanced for comfort and built for the daily rigors of a professional kitchen. Experience a tool that honors ancient Japanese traditions through practical, modern performance.
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Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold 270mm (10.6") Sujihiki
The Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold 270mm Sujihiki is the definitive instrument for large-format protein slicing, offering the length required for seamless, single-stroke cuts. While shorter slicers often require a "sawing" motion that can tear delicate fibers, the 10.6-inch blade allows for a continuous draw-cut, preserving the cellular integrity of the ingredient and ensuring that juices remain trapped within the meat. Forged in the Hon Warikomi (laminated) tradition, this knife features a core of VG-1 high-carbon stainless steel heat-treated to an elite 60 Rockwell hardness. This metallurgical profile provides a surgical edge with significantly higher "toughness" than standard VG-10, making it less prone to micro-chipping when working through high volumes of crusty roasts or dense proteins. The blade’s narrow profile and 270mm length reduce surface area friction, allowing it to glide through everything from raw sashimi-grade fish to slow-smoked brisket with minimal drag. The VG-1 core is protected by two layers of SUS405 stainless steel cladding for maximum corrosion resistance and durability. The Western-style "Yo" handle is crafted from moisture-resistant Mahogany Pakkawood and secured with three rivets to a full tang, providing the necessary counterweight for such a substantial blade. Each knife is hand-finished in Sakai and bears the imperial Chrysanthemum hallmark, a testament to Kikuichi’s 700-year legacy as master sword-smiths. Learn More$319.95
