Seki Magoroku Imayo Santoku Knife 16.5cm

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Seki Magoroku Santoku Knife 16.5cm is a Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife. The handle is made from hard-wearing PakkaWood.

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The Seki Magoroku Santoku Knife is a Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife.

Like a chef’s knife, the santoku is used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. It works well with vegetables, proteins, and fruit and excels at three types of cuts; slicing, dicing, and chopping. The tsuchime, or hammered finish, creates air pockets that help food release from the blade.

Imayo is part of Kai’s Seki Magoroku range of knives. Many celebrated swords were born in the Seki area and in the Kamakura era. The master craftsman “Magoroku of Seki” had the original technique of producing beautiful swords which were high quality and had outstanding sharpness. Made in Japan, these beautiful knives feature a hammered finish – tsuchime (tsoo-CHEE-may) in Japanese – which creates air pockets that improves food release when cutting.

Like others in the Kai family, the handle is made from hard-wearing PakkaWood which enables durability and comfort, as well as making it an attractive-looking knife to have in your collection.

Features:

Blade Material: Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel with tsuchime finish
Cutting Edge: Sharpened to 15° double-bevel blade with a 3-stage sharpening process
Handle Material: Black PakkaWood (premium, resin-impregnated hardwood)
Long-lasting Sharpness: The use of highly wear-resistant steel allows you to enjoy a refreshingly sharp cutting edge for a longer time
Blade length: 16.5cm
Triple rivet & full tang construction for a sturdy & durable knife
For use with both left or right-hand
Handcrafted in Japan
Limited warranty from manufacturing defects

Read through our Shun Blog to find out more information about this top-end brand and the differences between their ranges. See all Chef’s Complements Kai Shun Knives here.

Seki Magoroku quality knives need a certain amount of care to ensure you enjoy their sharpness for years to come.

Before using Seki Magoroku knives for the first time, clean them with hot water. After each use, clean them under running water and dry them with a soft cloth—avoid using aggressive detergents. For safety, always wipe the knife with a towel or cloth from the back of the blade toward the edge. Rinse off aggressive agents like lemon juice immediately after use.
Never put knives in a dishwasher, as this can damage both the material and the sharpness of the edge. Avoid cutting on glass or granite cutting boards, as they can ruin even the hardest steel. Use only wooden, wood composite, or synthetic cutting boards with medium firmness.
When using, ensure the blade does not strike hard materials. The blade can be damaged when cutting around bones, frozen foods, thick-skinned vegetables like butternut squash, or other tough objects.
Knives with natural wood handles should not remain in water for extended periods. Occasionally oil the handle with neutral vegetable oil.
For storage, ensure the knife’s edge doesn’t come in contact with other metallic objects to prevent damage. Store knives in a knife block, wooden drawer insert, or on a wall-mounted magnet board. Japanese blades are best kept in a wooden sheath.

Seki Magoroku is a prestigious Japanese knife brand with a rich history dating back to the 1500s. Founded in 1908 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, the brand honors the legacy of the legendary swordsmith Magoroku Kanemoto, known for his exceptional craftsmanship during Japan’s Sengoku period.

Seki City, renowned for its centuries-old blade-making tradition, provides the perfect setting with its high-quality natural resources like iron sand and water, essential for crafting premium knives. Seki Magoroku blends these traditional methods with modern technology, creating knives that are both functional and beautifully designed.

The brand offers a variety of knives, including versatile Santoku knives, catering to both professional chefs and home cooks around the world. Today, Seki Magoroku continues its commitment to producing high-quality, durable knives with a timeless appeal.