KAI Seki Magoroku Red Wood Usuba 16.5 cm - Carbon 1K6 Steel Blade - Pakkawood Handle

The Seki Magoroku Redwood Nakiri has a 16.5 cm long blade made of rust-free Carbon 1K6 stainless steel with a hardness of approximately 58 HRC. The polished blade features a one-sided hollow grind, which minimizes friction between the cutting material and the blade. Although it may not appear so at first glance, the Nakiri is a vegetable knife. The advantages of the straight blade become apparent after a short acclimatization period, as the cuts are easy and effortless. Despite its hatchet shape, the fine blade of the Nakiri is not suitable for chopping bones.

Traditionally in chestnut shape, the handle is made of Pakka wood. High-quality resins added to the wood make the handle particularly durable and more resistant to liquids. A ferrule made of shiny black plastic connects the narrow handle, which tapers towards the blade, with the inserted blade. The lightweight handle creates a nice balance with the blade, allowing effortless cutting.

The Seki Magoroku Redwood series presents itself in a minimalist basic form. Combined with Japanese aesthetics, the knives are visually more than appealing. In practice, the knives even surpass the first impression. Another example of the famous Japanese knife art.