Seki Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke 12cm
Seki Magoroku Kaname Kiritsuke 12cm by Kai Shun
Perfect for slicing small foods such as garlic cloves or ginger. The length of this knife makes it easy to peel and trim even larger fruits and vegetables, such as extra-large potatoes or apples. With its straighter edge, it is ideal for slicing cuts and push cuts.
Cutting Technique: Kai knives are designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion - never in an up and down “chopping”, piercing or stabbing motion.
Please do not use Kai knives on hard materials such as bones, joints, frozen foods or very hard vegetables like pumpkin. Use on these or similar items can damage the cutting edge or cause the blade to fracture and break.
Specifications:
- Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade
- Steel: VGXeos cutting core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel with a satin finish
- Hardness: 60-62 (±1) HRC
- Handle: Octagonal black grained PakkaWood®
- Blade length: 12cm
- Hand wash only
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Handcrafted in Japan
Cutting Surface:
The cutting surface you are using will directly affect the blades edge. A good cutting board will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Wood, wood composite and polyethylene boards are all excellent choices. Tile, ceramic, marble, granite, or any kind of glass cutting boards are poor choices and are very hard on your knives.
Care: Hand-wash your blades with gentle dish soap. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts; they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately. Let the knives air dry for a few minutes before returning them to storage.
Storage:
After you have washed and dried your knives, store them in a block, knife case, in-drawer tray, sheath, magnetic knife holder mounted on a wall, or in the original box. We do not recommend storing the knives unsheathed in a drawer, as this can be a potential hazard to the blades as well as your fingers.
Sharpening:
In order to maximise the life of the blade, regular honing with a Shun Honing Steel will be necessary. Weekly honing will extend the time between sharpening significantly. When the time comes to sharpen these premium blades, we recommend using a Kai Seki Magoroku Whetstone, or sending your knives to a professional sharpener.
