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