Milk Street: Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street: Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street: Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street: Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street Kitchin-kiji Kitchen Knives Milk Street
Milk Street

Milk Street Kitchin-kiji

$59.95

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The Kiji really did change the way I cook. In Japan I came across the "petty" knife, a mid-sized all purpose knife that handles the small stuff and all of the in-between jobs. With a large comfortable handle, this is the knife I reach for first for 80% of my kitchen prep.

The one kind of knife missing from most Western kitchens is one of the most used in Japan—a midsized, multipurpose utility knife bigger and stronger than a paring knife but smaller and more manageable than a chef’s knife. Why Western cooks typically don’t have such a knife is beyond us, so we took months to design our own. The result is the Kitchin-kiji—the ultimate all-purpose utility knife that will speed up your prep. It’s perfect for all the “in-between” jobs, small enough for detailed handwork like slicing garlic and shallots, trimming mushrooms or cutting fruit. Plus, we designed it with a broad blade to be large enough that it won’t twist, and the larger handle fills the hand for a confident grip.

Dimensions: 3.5 inch blade
Materials: 1.4116 German Steel, Polymer
UPC: 855646008916

The knife must be washed by hand and dried after each use immediately to ensure no staining occurs.

Do not put in dishwasher.

To maintain the blade's edge, sharpen the Kitchin-kiji at a 17 degree angle.

Milk Street Kitchin-kiji

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The All-Purpose Utility Knife

  1. An Extension of Your Hand

    The smaller size and lock-in grip gives you total confidence and control.

  2. Just The Right Size

    Bigger than a paring knife, smaller than a chef’s knife.

  3. Unique Lock-in-Grip Handle

    The Milk Street designed handle delivers a no-slip lock-in grip.

  4. No Rust, Holds Sharp Edge

    Made from German 1.4116 steel, the blade holds a razor edge and won’t rust.

  5. Grab and Go

    The Kiji is our go-to knife for small to medium-size jobs.

Faster, Safer Easier Prep

The Knife Escoffier Would Have Loved

An all-purpose utility knife would have been the perfect addition to Escoffier’s batterie de cuisine! Leave the heavy, oversized chef’s knife in the drawer and pull out this easy-to-use all purpose Kiji!

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A Paring Knife that Chops?

Most paring knives are too small for chopping, but the Kitchin-kiji is big enough to take on small chopping jobs, like nuts, chocolate and fresh herbs.

No Band-Aids! The Safest Knife in Your Kitchen

The lighter weight, the medium size and the lock-in-grip makes this the safest knife in your kitchen.

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The Heel of the Blade is Its Own Tool!

With a paring knife, you have to cut around what you don’t want; with the Kitchin-kiji, use the point at the end to flick out tomato cores, strawberry hulls or eyes of a potato with a single movement.

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Patented File Pattern for 100% Sure Grip

Our patented blade file pattern offers total control for smaller, more detailed jobs.

An Ancient Japanese Design

The petty knife (utility knife) is a staple in the Japanese kitchen for good reason - it can handle almost any small to medium job.

Kiji’s Wider Blade Beats Out Paring Knives!

Handle bigger jobs with more accuracy with a wider blade.

Testimonials
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Best Knife in My Kitchen

This knife is used more than my very expensive Japanese rolled steel knives. It is so sharp and I use it for all my chopping and cutting except for very large jobs. It grips well and I love that I can cut the tiniest pieces and slice the thinnest pieces with this knife.

Nora C.
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My New Go To Knife

This is the knife I never knew I needed. It’s bigger than a paring knife and smaller than my others. It’s perfect for vegetables and fruits whenever more precise cutting is required. I find myself reaching for it more and more. Love how it feels in my hand.

Vickie K.
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Best Tomato Knife

This knife can slice a tomato so easily, I also use it on fruit. Love it.

Teresa R.
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Unique and Very Useful

I’m enjoying using this unique addition to my knife collection and have already ordered another one as a birthday gift for a family member.

Margaret C.
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Such a Versatile Knife!

What a great knife ! I can use it for so many cutting tasks--big and small.

Barb S.
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Best Little Knife

I use this little knife several times a day. Even though it is about the size of a paring knife it does so much more. The handle and the blade are a little bigger making it very versatile. It’s my new favorite knife.

Nina H.
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My "Go To" Knife

It is the perfect size for my hand. Paring knives are being tossed into the back of the drawer. I would buy one if I were you!

Mel G.
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A Good Knife

I do about 95% of the cooking at home and I try to encourage my wife to participate. She is intimidated by large knives. This is perfect for her and she loves it. It's well made and versatile.

Jay L.
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How can you not love???

How can you not love miso?! so many options for use beyond the standard. Yuuuummmm!

Frank M
Milk Street Kitchin-Kiji in Action

Step #1

Easily peel apples or peaches, or remove just the zest (and not the pith) of citrus.

Step #2

Use for detail work. The fine point on the blade makes detail work like trimming fat and boning easier.

Step #3

Small enough to finely chop small ingredients like shallots with ease.

Step #4

Slice basil and herbs into thin ribbons without bruising the delicate leaves.

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