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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 240mm (9.4 in.) Gyuto
The Kikuichi Warikomi Gold 9.4 inch Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife engineered for a broad spectrum of kitchen tasks. This knife features a core of high-carbon steel, renowned for its sustained edge retention, clad in softer stainless steel. This construction method ensures a balance between a lasting sharp edge and ease of maintenance. The 9.4-inch (240mm) blade length is well-suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients, from delicate vegetables to substantial cuts of meat. The gyuto form factor, a Japanese adaptation of the classic Western chef's knife, presents a slightly flatter profile towards the heel for efficient push-cutting, complemented by a more curved tip for fluid rocking cuts. Learn More$309.95
