Kai Shun Seki Magoroku Red Wood Utility 150mm (5.9")
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Kai Shun Seki Magoroku Red Wood Utility 150 mm is a versatile kitchen knife combining minimalist Japanese design, long-lasting sharpness, and robust construction at an accessible price. Perfect for beginners, home cooks, and professional kitchens alike, it handles daily prep effortlessly without compromising precision or durability.
The simple and clean design is ideal for beginners, home cooks, and professional kitchens, and it also makes an excellent gift. Despite being in the budget segment, its quality and cutting precision are on par with more expensive Western knives.
BLADE SHAPE:
The 150mm Utility knife is a versatile kitchen tool perfect for precise slicing, chopping, dicing, and julienning. Its compact size classifies it as a short utility knife, combining the characteristics of a Gyuto with a slightly curved blade for smooth, controlled cuts. Ideal for home cooks or smaller work surfaces where precise control and a comfortable grip are required.
The blade’s heel tip is rounded for added safety, minimizing the risk of accidental cuts during use.
STEEL:
The polished blade is made from newly developed corrosion-resistant 6A/1K6 steel, hardened to 58 (±1) HRC, offering a perfect balance of sharpness, edge retention, and easy maintenance. Its slightly curved spine ensures a secure grip for precise slicing and rocking motions.
BLADE FINISH:
The knife features a migaki polished finish with the series’ kanji engraving: Seki: 関, Mago: 孫, Roku: 六.
HANDLE:
The slim and elegant handle is made from durable pakkawood, shaped in the traditional Japanese chestnut (D-shape) design, and slightly offset to the right from the center of the blade, making it ideal for right-handed users. Resin added to the wood enhances moisture resistance and long-term durability. A small rim on the right side provides a secure and comfortable pinch-grip, preventing hand slippage during cutting. The integrated tang ensures stability and excellent balance for the knife.
SMITHY:
For over 115 years, KAI has combined centuries-old Japanese blacksmithing traditions with modern innovation, producing knives renowned for their precision, durability, and elegant design.
Blade shape: Utility / Mini Gyuto
Steel type: 6A/1K6
Blade construction: San-mai / Migaki
Hardness (HRC scale): 58 (±1) HRC
Overall length: 271mm (10.7")
Blade length: 152mm (6")
Blade height: 32mm (1.3")
Spine thickness: 1.8mm (0.07")
Weight: 78g (2.8 oz)
Handle length: 115mm (4.5")
Handle type / wood: Seki: 関, Mago: 孫, Roku: 六
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Kai Shun
Location of the smithy: Seki / Gifu Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:
✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.
❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.
→ For more details, read our guide
on Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
See our Shipping page for more details.
DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
QUIZ
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