Japanese blades from a lineage that once made swords for the emperor's guard.
Kikuichi traces its lineage to swordsmiths serving the Japanese imperial guard in the 13th century; the family has made cutlery for over a century and a half. The chef knives carry that metallurgy into the kitchen.
Thin behind the edge, hard enough to hold it, light enough for a full service. A working knife with a serious pedigree.
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