{"product_id":"vintage-seki-magoroku-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2244","title":"Vintage Seki Magoroku Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2244","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience a piece of Japanese kitchen legend - a vintage Seki Magoroku knife bearing the iconic kanji of one of Japan's most celebrated blade lineages, forged in Seki, the sword-making capital of Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia wood (wa-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Seki Magoroku by Kai Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Seki, Gifu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription: Kanji \"関孫六\" (Seki Magoroku) inscribed vertically on blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 2244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Seki Magoroku (関孫六) carries over 700 years of Japanese blade heritage, tracing back to the legendary swordsmith Magoroku of Seki - a city that has been Japan's cutlery capital since the Kamakura period. Produced by Kai Corporation, this vintage example showcases the carbon steel construction that defined professional Japanese kitchen knives before stainless became dominant. Carbon steel takes a keener edge than stainless and responds beautifully to sharpening, developing a natural patina over time that speaks to its working history. The magnolia wood wa-handle keeps the balance light and nimble in hand. A collector's piece from one of Japan's most storied knife brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55515204649251,"sku":"VTG-SEKI-MAGOROKU-200-2244","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/A04B8024-AA64-48AF-8C7A-D51E518D7F78.jpg?v=1789167868","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-seki-magoroku-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-magnolia-wood-handle-2244","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}