Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics to Host VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE Experience Events

Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics in Setagaya, Tokyo, will hold events on Wednesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, where visitors can experience the appeal of the new VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE, a product from Aichi Dobby Co., Ltd. of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, scheduled for release on Wednesday, June 3. The knife is the brand’s first kitchen knife, developed to combine the sharpness of steel with the rust resistance of stainless steel while preserving the flavor of ingredients. Food concierges will introduce the product through live demonstrations ahead of its launch. The VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE uses VPS, a powdered corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant alloy, as a special blade material. VPS offers excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high toughness, enabling stable sharpness over a long period. Rather than being produced by a melting process in which metals are liquefied and pressure-bonded, VPS is made through a powder metallurgy process: metal is first turned into fine powder, then compressed and sintered to create a uniform structure, followed by special heat treatment. This achieves a high-level balance of hardness, resistance to chipping, and rust resistance required for a kitchen knife. Its sharpness allows ingredients to be cut without being crushed and while retaining moisture, helping suppress bitterness and off-flavors while preserving freshness. The handle uses cast-iron enamel. The texture and moderate weight created through VERMICULAR’s proprietary thin-wall casting technology fit comfortably in the hand, resist slipping even when wet, and are designed to reduce fatigue during long use. The knife is also compatible with dishwashers and dryers, making it easy to use every day. At the events on May 20 and May 27, food concierges from Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics will prepare minestrone and stir-fried vegetables using ingredients cut with the VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE. Both recipes require finely chopping many vegetables. Visitors can watch the demonstrations and experience not only the difference in sharpness but also the difference in the umami of the ingredients. Food concierge Hina Kimura of Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics said that when she first heard about the product, she could not imagine what a kitchen knife typical of VERMICULAR would be like, but came to understand it as she learned more. She noted that although she had not previously paid much attention to knives, using the VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE, designed to preserve the umami of ingredients, reduced the stress of cooking and made her realize that a knife is also important in pursuing delicious food. She added that beyond the feel of cutting, the smooth cross-sections of ingredients make the sharpness visible to the eye, calling it a knife filled with VERMICULAR’s philosophy. In addition, demonstration events by dedicated VERMICULAR staff will be held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. All events can be attended without reservation. Product information: The product name is VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE. Colors are matte black, ocean navy, and matte linen beige. The retail price is 34,980 yen including tax. Dimensions are 296 mm overall length, 42.5 mm blade width, 165 mm blade length, and 1.5 mm thickness. Weight is approximately 198 g. Materials are VPS powdered corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant alloy for the blade and cast-iron enamel for the handle. The release date is Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Advance reservations will open at Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics and the Tsutaya Books online store from 12:00 on Friday, May 15. Event overview: The VERMICULAR KITCHEN KNIFE experience events will be held from 12:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the kitchen counter on the first-floor food area of Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics. There is no capacity limit and no reservation is required. Visitors can come directly to the store. The organizer is Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics. Inquiries can be made by phone at 03-5491-8550, Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics food floor. Event details may change without prior notice. Futakotamagawa Tsutaya Electrics opened in May 2015 inside the Futakotamagawa Rise Shopping Center complex. It is a new style of electronics store where concierges propose lifestyles in a BOOK & CAFE setting. In addition to home appliances, the store sells interiors, books, and general goods that add inspiration to everyday life, creating a space filled with art and technology. It also offers Tsutaya Electrics Plus, a showroom where visitors can discover and experience unique products and services from around the world, as well as Share Lounge, which can be used as a cafe, bar, or office. The address is Futakotamagawa Rise S.C. Terrace Market, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. The main phone number is 03-5491-8550, and business hours are 10:00 to 20:00.