{"product_id":"vintage-seki-magoroku-santuko-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-wood-handle-2277","title":"Vintage Seki Magoroku Santoku Knife 200mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2277","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Legend of Japanese Kitchen Cutlery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese high-carbon monosteel - hon-hagane (本鉰) and zen-ko (全鉰)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginyu (銀牛) - Silver Bull (professional standard grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki Magoroku by KAI Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, never used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2277\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKAI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 on a whetstone\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":55578887061795,"sku":"VTG-SEKI-MAGOROKU-SANTOKU-200-2277","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D8FB10CC-6059-4256-81D2-0AEE4CB404D4.jpg?v=1790494280","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-seki-magoroku-santuko-knife-200mm-carbon-steel-wood-handle-2277","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}