Kai Seki Magoroku damascus stainless santoku 165mm

• Santoku knife crafted in Seki, Japan by Kai Corporation
• Blade length: 162mm / 6.38"
• Blade features special stainless steel core with 32-layer damascus cladding
• Comfortable, ergonomic handle with triangular shape made from reinforced composite wood
• Full stainless steel construction requires minimal maintenance
• Excellent choice for beginners in Japanese knives - great for home cooks and pro chefs alike

The Kai Seki Magoroku gyuto is a santoku knife made in Seki by Kai Corporation, the company behind Shun knives. It features a blade of special stainless steel cladded in 32 layers of damascus. The comfortable and ergonomic handle, with its triangular shape, is crafted from reinforced composite wood. Its rivetless construction enhances water resistance and longevity. As a full stainless knife, it's great for home cooks and pro chefs who want a knife that requires minimal maintenance.

❖ KAI Corporation was founded in Seki City, Japan, a region historically renowned for sword-making. The company's origins date back to 1908, when it was first established. KAI was later incorporated as a company in 1954. The company benefited from Seki's long-standing metalworking tradition and the area's natural resources suitable for blade production. Over time, KAI has developed various product lines, including the 'Seki Magoroku' series, which pays homage to the region's sword-making heritage. The company continues to focus on innovation and development in the cutlery industry.

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Brand: Seki Magoroku (by Kai Corporation ⎯ makers of Shun knives)
Producing Area: Seki, Japan
Knife type: santoku
Core steel: special stainless steel (Kai proprietary stainless)
Cladding: stainless clad damascus

Overall length: 294mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 162mm / 6.38"
Blade height at the heel: 47.0mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 1.5mm
• at the heel: 1.4mm
• midway: 1.4mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 161g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: reinforced wood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Kai Seki Magoroku damascus stainless santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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