Second Hand Seki Magoroku Santoku Knife 170mm Stainless Steel Made in Japan 1400

Experience Everyday Japanese Kitchen Craft with a Pre-Owned Seki Magoroku Santoku

This second-hand Seki Magoroku Santoku pairs a practical 170mm stainless steel blade with a plastic handle. Made in Japan, it offers a useful everyday kitchen format at a pre-owned price, with some scratches disclosed as part of its condition.

The Specs

• Brand: Seki Magoroku, a Kai brand
• Knife type: Santoku
• Steel: Stainless steel
• Blade length: 170mm
• Handle: Plastic
• Recorded hardness: 58 HRC
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Second-hand / pre-owned, some scratches

Seki Magoroku Heritage

The existing brand notes describe Seki Magoroku as a Kai brand produced in Seki City, a Japanese cutlery-making centre. Known in those notes for reliable stainless steel construction and consistent everyday performance, the range is associated with Japanese home kitchens. This pre-owned example retains that recorded brand identity without adding an unverified model or production date.

The 170mm Santoku format suits varied everyday preparation, while the stainless steel blade provides a practical alternative to reactive carbon steel. Its plastic handle and disclosed scratches are retained accurately rather than presenting this knife as an untouched vintage collectible.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone carefully on a ceramic or steel honing rod as needed
• Sharpen on a whetstone when needed
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife block