Kai Launches 'Seki Magoroku Shoju' Series, Bringing Traditional Carbon Steel Japanese Knives to a Wider Audience
Kai Corporation releases five models in the 'Seki Magoroku Shoju' series on May 25, 2026, combining traditional carbon steel craftsmanship with designs suitable for everyday kitchen use.
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Global knife manufacturer Kai Corporation announced the launch of the 'Seki Magoroku Shoju' series, featuring five types of Japanese knives designed to carry on the tradition of carbon steel while fitting into modern daily cooking routines. Sales begin on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Kai official online store and major retail outlets nationwide.
For over 40 years, the 'Seki Magoroku' brand has been renowned for its sharpness, offering over 1,200 products. The brand upholds the philosophy of sword-making from Seki, Gifu, where many blacksmiths resided since the Kamakura period.
With rising global interest in Japanese cuisine, the demand for authentic Japanese knives has increased. The 'Seki Magoroku Shoju' series offers professional sharpness and ease of use in five variations, covering tasks from basic kitchen prep to professional-style cooking.
Product Features:
- Carbon Steel Composite: A tough blade forged by bonding carbon steel with soft iron.
- Wet Flat Edge Sharpening: Allows for precise sharpening using fine whetstones.
- Urasuki (Concave Back): Thins the edge for maintained sharpness and efficient re-sharpening.
Product Lineup:
- Small Deba (105mm): 13,200 JPY (incl. tax)
- Deba (150mm): 16,500 JPY (incl. tax)
- Deba (180mm): 22,000 JPY (incl. tax)
- Sashimi (210mm): 16,500 JPY (incl. tax)
- Sashimi (240mm): 19,800 JPY (incl. tax)
For over 40 years, the 'Seki Magoroku' brand has been renowned for its sharpness, offering over 1,200 products. The brand upholds the philosophy of sword-making from Seki, Gifu, where many blacksmiths resided since the Kamakura period.
With rising global interest in Japanese cuisine, the demand for authentic Japanese knives has increased. The 'Seki Magoroku Shoju' series offers professional sharpness and ease of use in five variations, covering tasks from basic kitchen prep to professional-style cooking.
Product Features:
- Carbon Steel Composite: A tough blade forged by bonding carbon steel with soft iron.
- Wet Flat Edge Sharpening: Allows for precise sharpening using fine whetstones.
- Urasuki (Concave Back): Thins the edge for maintained sharpness and efficient re-sharpening.
Product Lineup:
- Small Deba (105mm): 13,200 JPY (incl. tax)
- Deba (150mm): 16,500 JPY (incl. tax)
- Deba (180mm): 22,000 JPY (incl. tax)
- Sashimi (210mm): 16,500 JPY (incl. tax)
- Sashimi (240mm): 19,800 JPY (incl. tax)
FAQ
関孫六 松寿本鋼シリーズの発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月25日（月）より順次販売を開始します。
シリーズにはどのようなラインナップがありますか？
小出刃（105mm）、出刃（150mm/180mm）、刺身（210mm/240mm）の計5種類です。
関孫六 松寿本鋼の特徴は何ですか？
ハガネと軟鉄を合わせた強靭な刃身、摩擦熱を抑える湿式平前刃付け、メンテナンス性に優れた裏スキを採用しています。
どこで購入できますか？
貝印公式オンラインストアをはじめ、全国の専門店、ホームセンター、量販店などで販売されます。
関孫六のルーツは何ですか？
鎌倉時代より刀剣作りが伝わる美濃国の関（現在の岐阜県関市）で、刀匠金子孫六氏の信念を受け継いだ刃物ブランドです。