Kikuichi Cutlery Semi Stainless Steel 6" Paring Knife

The Kikuichi Semi-Stainless Steel Petty Knife combines features of both a paring knife and a chef's knife. The narrow, straight blade and sharp tip make this knife well-suited to a variety of tasks, including paring, slicing, sectioning, and portioning. 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.