Milk Street Kitchin-Kiji Utility Knife
- 3.5 inch blade, 9.1 inches overall
- AUS-8 Japanese stainless steel, forged
- Tsuchime hammered finish to reduce sticking
- Cocobolo wood handle, hand-finished
- Custom saya blade cover included
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A broad, stiff utility knife sized between a paring and a chef's knife, dressed in a hammered finish and cocobolo handle with a protective saya. The wood handle needs hand care, and the listing does not cover dishwasher use.
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ASIN: B0FGTYS7NJCategory: Kitchen Utility Knives
Overview
Home cooks tired of switching between a paring knife and a chef's knife get a midsized utility blade built for in-between jobs like garlic, shallots and mushrooms. A hammered Japanese stainless blade resists food sticking, and a cocobolo handle fills the hand.
Fast prep on small jobs is the strength: the blade is broad and stiff enough not to twist yet small enough for detail work. The limited edition finish and wood handle make it a gift-worthy piece. Care instructions are not listed, so treat the wood gently.
Who it's for
Cooks who do lots of small prep and gift buyers looking for a striking kitchen piece get a versatile blade. Anyone who loads every knife into the dishwasher should choose a synthetic handle.
Pros and cons
- Hammered finish reduces food sticking
- Broad blade resists twisting
- Saya protects the edge
- Handle fills the hand
- Care instructions not listed
- Wood handle needs hand care
- Weight not listed
Performance notes
Cutting ease comes from the hard Japanese stainless steel, which holds a fine edge, and the hammered dimples that break suction between blade and food. The stiff, broad blade tracks straight through firm produce. Grip security comes from the larger handle.
Specifications
| Brand | Christopher Kimball's Milk Street |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 3.5 inches |
| Item Length | 9.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | AUS-8 Japanese stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Cocobolo wood |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Kitchin knife, saya knife cover |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I store the Milk Street Kitchin-Kiji safely?
It comes with a custom saya, a sheath that covers the blade for safe storage and edge protection.
What is the Kitchin-Kiji used for?
Milk Street designed it for in-between jobs such as slicing garlic and shallots, trimming mushrooms and cutting fruit.
What steel is the Milk Street Kitchin-Kiji made from?
AUS-8 Japanese stainless steel with a tsuchime hammered finish.
Is the Kitchin-Kiji a paring knife?
No. It is a midsized utility knife, bigger and stronger than a paring knife but smaller than a chef's knife.