KITCHEN
Sashimi/Takohiki
Three Sizes: 10" blade, 12" blade and 14" blade
HICK Sashimi and Takohikoi knife have extremely sharp convex-chisel grind. This blade geometry is ideal for precise cuts of delicate items, such as sashimi. Long slender blade is designed to slice through the subject with a single stroke. Asymmetrical grind allows the user to see clearly where (s)he makes the cut, and severed end to separate from the blade easily. Convex-chisel grind increases the knife's ability as a slicer. Its untraditional full-tang construction greatly increases durability. Flared handle end adds more weight towards the back and balances the weight of the long blade.
Chef
Two sizes, 7" & 8" (12.5"/13.25" overall 7.25"/8.25" blade)
H.I.C.K.'s Chef knives are balanced for pinch hold. Throat of the handle allows the knife to sit securely in the hand even when it is held loosely. Signature convex grind reduces cutting resistance and gives its thin edge an added stability.
Paring Knife
Size: 7" overall 3.25" blade
For paring and other around the kitchen tasks, HICK Paring Knife is comfortable in side holding positions. Asymmetrical hollow/flat grind makes the sharp edge that catches well.
Breakfast Knife
Size: 8.25" overall 4.25" blade
Extremely sharp butter knife. HICK signature convex-chisel grind makes this knife both spreader and slicer. One side of the blade is flat to be used as a spreader while the other side has a convexed bevel for slicing. You can cut an avocado and scoop the inside, slice a baguette and spread the butter, peel an apple and scoop some peanut butter. One of a kind knife with many uses.
Kitchen Rebel
Size: 9.75" overall 5" blade
Small multi-purpose kitchen knife. Comfortable, ergonomic handle fills the hand when grasped. This allows the user to apply the pressure easily when cutting harder material. Wide blade geometry gives knuckle clearance and improves it's lateral strength. The handle is tapered towards the front to allow clearance for pinch holding positions. Full-height convex grind is ideal for slicing.
'Eka
Size: Medium 10" overall 5" blade; Large 11.5" overall 6.5" blade
Fillet knife that can be used for other tasks related to food prep. Eka has rigid blade and enough knucle clearance to perform multiple cutting tasks such as chopping, slicing, carving and peeling. Lean clip point penetrates the sking of a fish with ease. Pronounced belly line near the tip glides along the bones while filleting. Straight segment towards the hilt aids in the removal of the skin. Full-height convex grind.
Ulu
Size: Blade length 7.75". Height: 5.25". Cutting Edge: 8.5"
Ulu is a multi-purpouse knife traditionally used by the native people of Alaska. You can use this knife for wide variety of tasks from food prep, utility, to field dressing. H.I.C.K.'s Ulu stores huge blade length in a compact package. Continuous courvature of the blade and full-height convex grind makes this Ulu an outstanding slicer when used properly. Position of the handle directly above the cutting edge enables extremely efficient force transfer. The handle is contoured towards the neck of the ulu to accommodate multiple holding positions.
Ulito
Size: Blade length: 6.5" Height: 3.25" Cutting Edge: 7"
Compact and extremely versatile cutting tool. Inherent problem in making a small size ulu is the loss of blade height and cutting clearance. Ulito solves this problem with asymmetrical blade geometry. The user will enjoy the ease of handling this knife and vast variety of applications.
Cleaver
Size: 12.5" overall 7" blade
Heavy duty cleaver for cutting up fish, chopping chickens, etc... Thick steel, heavy mass and forward balance make this cleaver a powerful chopper. You'll need a chopping block to use this knife.
Nakiri
Size: 11.75" overall 6.5" blade
Japanese style vegetable knife with a slight rocker that allows good contact with a cutting board. Forward balance assists chopping. Rounded tip allows the user to rock the blade without lifting it completely off the cutting board. Nakiri's thin blade is not suited for heavy duty cutting tasks but it excels in processing vegetables.
Deba
Size: 12" overall 6" blade
Deba is a Japanese style fillet knife with single bevel and thick steel. The bevel is used as a guide to set the edge and make a clean cut along the bones. This is a heavy duty knife that can handle severing of the spine of a fish to remove the head. Deba is also useful for cutting meat or poultry.
Santoku/Santoku Mini
Size: 12.5" overall 7.25" blade/Mini 6" blade
All-around kitchen knife especially suited for cutting vegetables. Santoku’s shallow rocker maximizes blade contact with a cutting board while maintaining enough blade curvature to be an efficient slicer.Shallow convex grind and thin edge slices through the ingredients. Ergonomic handle is designed for comfortable and secure pinch hold position.