Seki Magoroku Santoku is a multi purpose kitchen knife. This blade is sharpened on both sides resulting in a more European edge. Santoku means three uses and is intended to prepare fish, meat, and vegetables.
High carbon stainless steel
Rich Bubinga wood handle. This hardwood is from Africa and is considered one of the Rosewoods and takes on a high lustrous finish.
The polished polypropylene collar harmonically complements the modern color of the wood.
Fantastic knife, especially for its value
As I stated about the Seki Magoroku paring knife, I'm not certain if this line is discontinued or not. KAI doesn't have them on their website or in their pamphlets.
What a great knife this is! The edge is curved up and makes the grip even more comfortable. The edge curves up slightly right up to the tip. This makes starting slices very easy and contacting the board very even. I have used other santoku blades and didn't like very flat edges or super curved edges. This is a great compromise.
The blade is also very thin. It looks to be convex, in fact. With no "drop off" to the final edge, it slices effortlessly.
I've read reviews where people rate santoku knives lower because they chip or bend when ... Read More
Great Knife For General Everyday Use
I purchased this knife for my mother who owned an original Seki Magoroku knife that belonged to her mother. She enjoys it immensely and raves about how high the quality is and how she can remember how similarly great her mother's original knife was so many years ago. I as a chef personally tested this knife out and loved the feel in my hand (both the weight, balance, and the shape of the grip itself) and it sliced through anything I threw at it with elegance. Recommended for anyone that wants a great all-around use knife with a great look and traditional Japanese features.
