Ikigai Pre-order

€340.00

Ikigai is a Japanese style kitchen utility designed to be a compact and versatile all-around for your cooking sessions. This model is named after the Japanese concept of Ikigai, that means “a reason for being”: the balance between what you love, what you’re good at and what brings meaning to your daily life. Finding it can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life, experiencing joy every day.

The blade is RWL34 stainless steel at 63 HRC ground with a straight hollow and Scotch-Brite finished. The handle scales are stabilized wood, Micarta or G10. The scales are satin finished for a good grip. The liners are G10 and the pins are carbon.

  • Blade length: 12,5 cm (5 inch)

  • Blade thickness: 2,5 mm (3/32 inch)

  • OAL: 25,5 (10 inch)

Next drop: March 2026.

After the pre-order is placed you will be contacted vai e-mail to customize your knife in detail.

Choose your handle material:

Ikigai is a Japanese style kitchen utility designed to be a compact and versatile all-around for your cooking sessions. This model is named after the Japanese concept of Ikigai, that means “a reason for being”: the balance between what you love, what you’re good at and what brings meaning to your daily life. Finding it can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life, experiencing joy every day.

The blade is RWL34 stainless steel at 63 HRC ground with a straight hollow and Scotch-Brite finished. The handle scales are stabilized wood, Micarta or G10. The scales are satin finished for a good grip. The liners are G10 and the pins are carbon.

  • Blade length: 12,5 cm (5 inch)

  • Blade thickness: 2,5 mm (3/32 inch)

  • OAL: 25,5 (10 inch)

Next drop: March 2026.

After the pre-order is placed you will be contacted vai e-mail to customize your knife in detail.

Shipments are carried out via UPS once the knives are ready for delivery. The estimated delivery time is provided in the product specifications. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.

If your country is not available in the shipping options, please contact me at francesco@piccininknives.com.