KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname

The collection “Kaname” from the KAI line “Seki Magoroku” belongs to the premium class of kitchen knives. These three-layer steel knives impress with their fantastic appearance, comfortable handling, and excellent quality. The blade of the Kaname knives is forged in the Kiritsuke shape. A Kiritsuke is a versatile knife that can be used for many cutting tasks in the kitchen. Typical for a Kiritsuke is the reversed Tanto tip, which can also be found in a similar form in Bunka knives. The Kaname knives also feature a comfortable curve at the transition between the blade and the handle. This curve provides space for the finger when holding the knife and ensures a secure grip while working. 

The three-layer blade has a core made of VGXeos steel with a hardness of 60-62 (±1) HRC. This core is encased by two layers of stainless steel. The special manufacturing technique of the KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname knives produces a thin and at the same time very sharp edge, for smooth and extremely precise cuts. The Kaname knife blade is thus perfectly suited for delicate, precise work, following the Japanese philosophy of treating the food being prepared with respect. The three knives of the Seki Magoroku Kaname series by KAI differ in blade length. Thus, each knife, in addition to its all-rounder function, also has a specific area of application, depending on the length of the blade.

The knife handle of the KAI Seki Magoroku Kaname knives is made of black grained Pakka wood. In cross-section, the handle has the shape of an octagon. This handle shape is also typical of Japanese knife culture. The handle is ergonomically shaped and allows for fatigue-free, controlled cutting.

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