Kikuichi Ginsanko The Kikuichi Ginsan line is made of a mixture of carbon steel and chromium. It has the performance of a traditional carbon steel with razor sharp edge and the practiacal benefit of stain resistant steel. These knives are perfect for professionals or any cook that wants high performance without worrying about the high maintenance required for a typical carbon steel knife. Each knife is hand forged and assembled using traditional craftsmanship. Each Ginsan knife comes with a free saya.