Vintage Seki Magoroku Santoku Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2277

Experience a Legend of Japanese Kitchen Cutlery

Few names in Japanese cutlery carry more weight than Seki Magoroku (関孫六) - a brand by KAI Group that pays direct tribute to the 16th-century samurai swordsmith Magoroku Kanemoto II. This Vintage Seki Magoroku Santoku 200mm in the coveted Ginyu (Silver Bull) grade is a rare opportunity to own a professional-tier Japanese carbon steel knife from the golden age of Seki manufacturing.

The Specs

• Steel: Japanese high-carbon monosteel - hon-hagane (本鉰) and zen-ko (全鉰)
• Grade: Ginyu (銀牛) - Silver Bull (professional standard grade)
• Blade type: Santoku
• Blade length: 200mm
• Handle: Wood
• Brand: Seki Magoroku by KAI Group
• Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Condition: Pre-owned, never used
• SKU: 2277

Heritage

KAI Group (貝印) is one of Japan's most legendary cutlery manufacturers, and the Seki Magoroku marque honors Magoroku Kanemoto II - an iconic Seki swordsmith whose blades were universally praised for their strength and edge retention. The Ginyu (Silver Bull) tier was KAI's professional standard grade, sitting just below the premium Kinyu (Gold Bull) line. Stamped hon-hagane and zen-ko, this knife is a solid piece of vintage Japanese high-carbon monosteel - heavier to sharpen than stainless but capable of a whetstone edge that far surpasses modern alloys. The natural surface oxidation is characteristic of this steel and a mark of authenticity.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a whetstone
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer