Kikuichi
Kikuichi Monjyu Shiro Kanenaga
Kikuichi has a long and impressive history. The current forge has been in the well-known "knife town" Sakai for 100 years, but the foundation of the brand started well before that. Nearly 750 years ago, the then Emperor of Japan, Emperor Gotoba, commissioned Shiro Kanenaga (the founder of Kikuichi) to become his personal swordsmith. For centuries, Kikuichi's smiths made swords for the emperors. The imperial symbol of the "Chrysanthemum" was visible on the swords and this can be seen on the blades to this day. The chrysanthemum is the national symbol of Japan. The imperial seal is a stylized chrysanthemum, and the country has a knighthood named after the flower, the Chrysanthemum Order.
Shiro Kanenaga is one of Kikuichi's distant ancestors and his name is integrated into the company's current name: Kikuichi Monjyu Shiro Kanenaga, Kikuichi: literally "First Chrysanthemum", Monjyu is the Buddha worshiped by Shiro Kanenaga in Nara, his hometown south of Osaka.
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Kikuichi Nickel Warikomi Damascus series (NWD) Santoku, Rosewood octagonal handle -180 mm-Kikuichi Nickel Warikomi Damascus series (NWD) Santoku, Rosewood octagonal handle
This sturdy Japanese Santoku knife has a suminagashi forged core of Japanese AUS10 (stainless) carbon steel. This double-sided sharpened knife is…€ 319,00 € 289,00-8%
Kikuichi Nickel Warikomi Damascus serie (NWD) Petty, Rosewood octagonal handle -150 mm-Kikuichi Nickel Warikomi Damascus series (NWD) Petty, Pallisander octagonal handle
This Japanese paring knife has a suminagashi forged core of Japanese AUS10 (stainless) carbon steel. This double-sided sharpened knife is made by…€ 249,00 € 229,00-15%
Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold Santoku, Mahogany pakka handle -170 mm-Kikuichi Elite Warikomi Gold 170mm Santoku
This sturdy Japanese Santoku knife has a Sanmai forged core of Japanese V1 (stainless) carbon steel. This double-sided sharpened knife is made by the master blacksmith of Kikuichi. The…€ 199,00 € 169,00
