Product Description

The Kai Seki Magoroku Damascus 180mm Gyuto (Chef's Knife), model AE-5204, is part of Kai's premium Japanese-designed line. The name Seki Magoroku honors a legendary master swordsmith of Japan's Kamakura-to-Muromachi era, and the series carries on that swordsmithing spirit to deliver functional kitchen blades prized for their sharpness and durability. The blade surface displays a beautiful Damascus pattern reminiscent of a Japanese sword, while the reverse-triangle handle is shaped to fit comfortably in the hand.

This knife is built for a refined balance of cutting performance, comfort, and design. It features an authentic blade-finishing process with carefully developed grinding and edge-setting techniques for a keen, sharp edge. The one-piece bolster, formed by welding the stainless bolster to the blade, helps shut out moisture and rust. The handle is made from laminated reinforced wood—natural wood given a special treatment—for a secure, comfortable grip.

Kai is rooted in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a city of blades with a heritage spanning more than 800 years. Drawing on the traditional craftsmanship of Seki together with innovative technology, this knife is made to be used and enjoyed for years to come. Imported from Japan.

• This high-end line of Japanese-designed knives meets the needs of professionals. The blade surface features a beautiful Damascus pattern reminiscent of a Japanese sword, and the handle has an inverted triangular shape that fits comfortably in the hand.
• We pursued functional beauty in terms of sharpness, ease of use, and design.
• Featuring a meticulously crafted "authentic blade sharpening" finish, this knife utilizes a newly developed technique combining thinning and sharpening to achieve exceptional cutting performance.
• The bolster is made of stainless steel and welded to the blade, completely preventing moisture and rust from entering.
• The "laminated reinforced wood handle" offers a comfortable grip. The material used for the handle is natural wood that has undergone special processing.

Shipping: Ships from Japan via eBay SpeedPAK Economy (with tracking). We dispatch within 10 business days. Estimated delivery is about 2-3 weeks.
Import duties & taxes: For US orders, any import duties are calculated and collected at checkout — no extra charges on delivery.
Item is 100% authentic and sourced directly from Japan.