KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Knife — 32-Layer Blade

Specifications

Brand

KAI

Type

Damascus kitchen knife, 7 styles

Dimensions

Santoku 165 mm: about 293 mm overall

Weight

Santoku 165 mm: 158 g

Material

Stainless composite blade with 32-layer Damascus pattern; stainless bolster; laminated reinforced wood handle

Made In

Japan

Key Features

Hand-finished thin edge, seamless welded bolster, left- and right-handed use

Features

32 Layers Of Stainless Steel In The Damascus Blade: Layering different stainless steels creates the pattern and supports lasting sharpness and easy sharpening.

158 g Santoku, About 293 mm Overall: The 165 mm santoku is balanced and light enough for long prep sessions.

1 Seamless Welded Bolster: The bolster is joined to the blade without a step, so water and dirt do not collect.

Laminated Reinforced Wood Handle: Specially processed natural wood gives strength and resistance to water and humidity, with a handle shaped to fit your hand.

7 Styles In One Damascus Series: Santoku, small santoku, two petty sizes, gyuto, nakiri and bread knife cover fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and bread.

2-Handed Versatility: Left And Right: The knife suits both left- and right-handed cooks, so everyone in your kitchen can use it.

Benefits

Clean cuts that keep your food looking its best: Our blade is hand-finished with a thinned tip and our own edge-forming technique, so it cuts through fibers instead of crushing them. Tomatoes and roast meat hold their shape, and every plate you serve looks as careful as the cooking.

A bolster that keeps water and dirt out: We weld the bolster to the blade without a step, so water and dirt have no gap to hide in. Cleaning takes a quick wipe, and your knife stays tidy and ready for the next meal with very little fuss.

A handle that fits your hand all through prep: Our laminated reinforced wood handle is strong and resists water and humidity, and its inverted-triangle shape fits your hand. Long prep sessions feel steady and comfortable, and you can cook with confidence.

A 32-layer Damascus pattern that is yours alone: We layer 32 different stainless steels to create a Damascus pattern reminiscent of Japanese swords, and each knife shows its own ripples. You get a tool you are proud to leave on the counter and enjoy using.

Seven knife shapes for the way you cook: Choose santoku, small santoku, petty, gyuto, nakiri or bread knife from one Damascus series. You match the blade to your food, from fruit and vegetables to meat, fish and bread, with 7 options to suit your kitchen.

More than a century of Seki blade-making behind it: We began making knives in 1908 in Seki City, one of the world's leading cutlery centers. More than 110 years of that craft stand behind every blade, so you hold a tool shaped by a long blade-making tradition.

How to Use

Cut on a wood or soft plastic board

Wash by hand after use

Dry the blade and handle fully

Resharpen when the edge softens

Who Is This For

The Quality-Minded Home Cook: You want a knife that slices tomatoes, roast meat and vegetables cleanly, and you know thin blades that bend or dull quickly only cause frustration. Our Damascus series gives you a hand-finished thin edge, a 32-layer pattern and a laminated wood handle that sits comfortably in your hand. Pick the shape that fits your cooking, from santoku to nakiri, and keep one knife you enjoy using every day. We made it for exactly that kind of cook, and we made it to last.

Product Story

We began in 1908 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, making pocket knives in a place that has shaped blades for centuries. Over more than 110 years we grew from those first folding knives into a maker of kitchen knives, razors and beauty tools, offering about 10,000 items today. Our Seki Magoroku Damascus series carries that blade-making craft into the kitchen. We layer 32 stainless steels into a pattern reminiscent of Japanese swords, hand-finish a thin edge, join the bolster seamlessly and fit a laminated reinforced wood handle. Today you can choose from seven shapes, from santoku to bread knife.

What's Inside

• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Santoku Knife 165 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Small Santoku Knife 145 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Petty Knife 120 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Petty Knife 150 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Gyuto Knife 180 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Nakiri Knife 165 mm
• KAI Seki Magoroku Damascus Bread Knife 225 mm

Care Guide

Storage: Store dry at room temperature, about 20 C (68 F), in a knife block or with a blade guard, away from moisture.

Shelf Life: Durable kitchen tool with no expiry date.

Important: The blade is very sharp. Keep out of reach of children, hand wash and dry right after use, and never leave the wood handle soaking in water.

Ingredients and Materials

Stainless composite blade steel: Core of the blade, with a 32-layer Damascus pattern

Stainless steel bolster and end cap: Seamlessly welded joint that resists collecting water and dirt

Laminated reinforced wood: Handle material that resists water and humidity

Comparison

Quick Answer

Our Seki Magoroku Damascus kitchen knife has a 32-layer stainless blade, a seamless bolster and a laminated wood handle, with the santoku weighing just 158 g. It comes in seven shapes, suits left- and right-handed cooks, and carries Seki City blade-making craft that we have practiced since 1908.