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Kai Seki Magoroku Hammered Santoku Knife - 165mm

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Original price $119.00
Original price $119.00 - Original price $119.00
Original price $119.00
Current price $89.00
$89.00 - $89.00
Current price $89.00

Kai Japanese Knives

Kai Seki Magoroku Hammered Santoku Knife - 165mm

Discover the ultimate all-rounder for your kitchen with the Kai Seki Magoroku Hammered Santoku Knife. This beautifully crafted 165mm knife is a master of versatility, designed to excel at the three core cutting tasks—slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its stunning hammered finish is not just for visual appeal; it's a functional innovation that ensures food releases easily from the blade, making your prep work faster and more enjoyable.

What is a Santoku Knife?

The Santoku is a beloved all-purpose knife from Japan. Its name translates to "three virtues" or "three uses," which refers to its excellence at the three core cutting tasks: slicing (fish), dicing (vegetables), and mincing (meat). With its versatile shape and relatively flat profile, it's a staple in both home and professional kitchens, adept at handling a wide variety of ingredients with ease.

What's Included

  • 1 x Kai Seki Magoroku Hammered Santoku Knife (165mm)

Key Features

  • Tsuchime (Hammered) Finish: The beautiful hand-hammered texture creates small air pockets between the blade and the food, significantly reducing drag and preventing ingredients from sticking.
  • High-Performance Steel: The blade is forged from high-carbon stainless steel, providing a razor-sharp edge with excellent durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Durable Laminated Handle: The ergonomic, Western-style handle is crafted from strengthened laminated wood, offering a comfortable, secure grip and excellent water resistance.

About Kai Corporation

Since the 13th century, Seki city stands at the core of the Japanese cutlery industry. This rich heritage extends over a century at Kai Corporation, renowned for crafting exquisite cutlery. Drawing from the venerable blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, contemporary artisans at Kai achieve blades of unmatched quality and aesthetic appeal.

Established in 1908, Kai Corporation has its roots in Seki city, Japan.

Specifications

Brand Kai (Seki Magoroku)
Model AB5456
Knife Type Santoku (All-Purpose)
Blade Material High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material Strengthened Laminated Wood
Blade Length 165mm
Total Length 293mm
Weight Approx. 160g
Country of Origin Made in Japan
Use & Care
  • Knife care guide: Cleaning, sharpening and storing your Japanese knives.
  • Cutting board guide: Caring for your Japanese rubber cutting board.
  • Knives: Hand wash and dry immediately after use — never the dishwasher. It's the single biggest thing you can do for the blade and handle.
  • Sharpening: A whetstone keeps Japanese knives at their best — honing rods designed for Western knives can be too harsh for harder Japanese steel.
  • Storage: Store knives in a block, on a magnetic strip or with blade guards — loose in a drawer damages the edge.
Good to Know
  • Choosing a Hasegawa board: Which board suits your kitchen — our guide cuts through the confusion.
  • Gentle on blades: Japanese rubber boards are kind to knife edges — one reason chefs pair them with Japanese knives.
Shipping with Care
  • Origin: Shipped from our Sydney store.
  • Speed: Sent within 1–2 business days.
  • Carrier: Australia Post, with Express Post available at checkout.
  • Packing: Securely packed and insured against damage in transit.
  • Shipping: Free for orders over $99 (NSW) or $149 (rest of Australia).