Kai Seki Magoroku Santoku 165mm
Kai Corporation's Seki Magoroku line is Japan's most widely used household knife series, produced in the historic bladesmithing city of Seki, Gifu. This santoku is the quintessential Japanese all-purpose knife, handling meat, fish, and vegetables equally well. Affordable, durable, and available at virtually every home goods store in Japan.
Key Details
| Hardness (HRC) | 58-59 |
| Price (JPY) | ¥4400 |
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