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The Ikigai Professional Chef Knife Set is an eight-piece knife set forged from high-carbon 7CR17 stainless steel with laser-etched blades and dark handles. Ikigai says each piece was tested by restaurant chefs and is built to hold a sharp edge through hard ingredients. It suits home cooks who want a full set of Japanese-style knives without buying each one separately. Against single premium chef knives, it trades the hand-finished feel of high-end Japanese steel for a complete, low-maintenance set. Owners rate it highly, though the steel is a mid-range alloy rather than the harder VG-10 or carbon steel used in pricier Japanese knives.
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Lowest price we've seen: $144.99 on Nov 12 at Kizaru Knives. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
Owners rate the set very highly, praising sharpness out of the box and the comfortable dark handles. Most say it covers everyday prep well and feels sturdier than expected for a full set. A few note the blades need honing sooner than premium Japanese knives.
The Ikigai Professional Chef Knife Set has 8 pieces and is inspired by Japanese craftsmanship. The knives are designed to cut cleanly through even hard ingredients.
Each knife is forged from high-carbon 7CR17 steel. The blades are ground to a 15° angle, narrower than the 20° to 25° angle of most blades. The handles are made of natural Pakka wood and are balanced for a comfortable grip.
The set is suited to home kitchens, commercial kitchens and restaurants.
