Vintage Seki Magoroku Funayuki Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2262

Experience Seki Magoroku Craft - Vintage Funayuki Knife 150mm

The funayuki is one of Japan's most versatile single-bevel knives - literally "for the boat", originally used by fishermen to break down their catch at sea. This vintage 150mm example from Seki Magoroku (KAI Corporation) is a compact, nimble carbon steel blade equally at home on fish, poultry, and vegetables.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Style: Funayuki (single-bevel, right-handed)
• Blade length: 150mm
• Handle: Magnolia wood (Ho wood) with ferrule
• Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Maker: Seki Magoroku / KAI Corporation
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

Seki Magoroku takes its name from Magoroku Kanemoto - a legendary 16th-century master swordsmith whose forging techniques produced blades renowned for being unbreakable and exceptionally sharp. KAI Corporation carries that name as their premier retail brand. The funayuki sits between a deba and a yanagiba in geometry - thinner than a deba, shorter than a yanagiba, with a single-bevel grind that gives it the slicing precision of a dedicated Japanese blade at a compact 150mm length. Carbon steel at this format takes a hard, fine edge that makes fish and poultry work feel effortless. The magnolia wood handle is the traditional pairing: lightweight, moisture-resistant, and balanced in the hand. A versatile vintage Japanese blade from a name with a 600-year lineage.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Single-bevel blade - sharpen on the flat (ura) face only using Japanese water stones
• No honing rod - resharpen on stones when needed (1000/3000 grit)
• Store in original box or on a magnetic rack - never loose in a drawer