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菊一 Kikuichi
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MakerKikuichi (Kikuichimonji Shiro Kanenaga)RegionNara
Marks菊一SteelsShirogami #2, VG10, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Yanagiba, Deba, UsubaMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000–6000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.
What this mark means
菊一 reads Kikuichi. It is a brand name used by Kikuichi (Kikuichimonji Shiro Kanenaga) (菊一文珠四郎包永), Nara — the Nara region. Chrysanthemum + 一.
About the maker
Nara sword-lineage brand; kitchen knives are made in Sakai and Tsubame to their spec. Mark 菊一 with a chrysanthemum; Western lines say KIKUICHI. Sold heavily in the US.
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