Kikuichi is a knife manufacturer that can trace its roots back over 700 years with a legacy as a true samurai swordsmith. They have been producing superior kitchen knives for over 100 years.
The Kikuichi Elite Carbon Steel Petty knife is made of SK-4 soft high carbon steel in a mono-steel construction. This results in a blade that takes a really great edge and sharpens with relative ease. Of course, the steel is quite reactive so you do need to take care of keeping the knife dry and clean. Eventually a patina will form which will aid in this endeavor.
It is quite a light knife overall and the black pakka wood handle gives it a nice balance and look. 150mm petty knives are a perfect choice for most small- to medium-sized cutting and slicing jobs, especially where space is at a premium. The blade has a very nice thin grind.Maker: Kikuichi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: Mono Steel, Stamped
Steel Type: Swedish Carbon Steel
Weight: 2.9 oz (84 g)
Edge Length: 155 mm
Total Length: 268 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.7 mm
Blade Height: 29.4 mm
The Kikuichi Elite Carbon Steel Petty knife is made of SK-4 soft high carbon steel in a mono-steel construction. This results in a blade that takes a really great edge and sharpens with relative ease. Of course, the steel is quite reactive so you do need to take care of keeping the knife dry and clean. Eventually a patina will form which will aid in this endeavor.
It is quite a light knife overall and the black pakka wood handle gives it a nice balance and look. 150mm petty knives are a perfect choice for most small- to medium-sized cutting and slicing jobs, especially where space is at a premium. The blade has a very nice thin grind.
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Very enjoyablePosted By: Nick - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy this knife. It sharpens very well. It is a softer Carbon so keep that in mind when your buying. For home use it is awesome. The Patina forms quickly which I love. It is a very beautiful knife.
2 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy this knife. It sharpens very well. It is a softer Carbon so keep that in mind when your buying. For home use it is awesome. The Patina forms quickly which I love. It is a very beautiful knife.
Product ReviewPosted By: Matt - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
The knife is a decent deal for the money. Fit and finish leaves a little to be desired as the handle had some very small gaps where it attached to the tang. Also, the markings on the knife were stamped on rather than engraved which means they'll disappear with any amount of patina/use. Holds and edge well and takes one very quickly. Blade is flexible (though not like a boning knife).
2 people found this review helpful
The knife is a decent deal for the money. Fit and finish leaves a little to be desired as the handle had some very small gaps where it attached to the tang. Also, the markings on the knife were stamped on rather than engraved which means they'll disappear with any amount of patina/use. Holds and edge well and takes one very quickly. Blade is flexible (though not like a boning knife).
