Kikuichi Semi-Stainless Steel 7″ Santoku Knife

The Kikuichi Semi-Stainless Steel Santoku Knife performs the three essential cutting tasks a Santoku is named for: slicing, dicing, and mincing. Kikuichi bladesmithing began in the 13th century, creating Samurai swords for the Japanese emperor. Kikuichi has been making kitchen cutlery for 150 years, with the royal symbol of the chrysanthemum on all blades. Many chefs love a carbon steel blade edge but enjoy the easy maintenance of stainless steel. This high carbon stainless steel blade in the SEM Semi-Stainless Series performs like a carbon steel blade without the worry of rust.  Due to high carbon content, the blade may patina. Strong and substantial without feeling heavy, this blade takes a fine grained edge and holds it well.