KAI's "Sekisuiroku" Brand Unveils the All-Stainless "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" Knife Series, Combining Elegant Design, Sharpness, and Easy Cleaning

KAI Corporation, a global cutlery manufacturer (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ko-sho Endo), will begin sequentially launching the "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" series—an all-stainless steel knife line featuring an etched pattern inspired by the sparks dancing during traditional Japanese sword forging—at the KAI official online store and through specialty stores, home centers, and retail chains nationwide starting June 29, 2026 (Mon).

*1 Delivery dates may vary by store.

Product link: https://store.kai-group.com/shop/r/r100233/

KAI's popular brand "Sekisuiroku" has, for over 40 years since its launch, offered a wide range of knives and kitchen tools renowned for their sharpness, and now boasts a lineup of more than 1,200 products. The knives embody the spirit of sword-making from Seki, Mino Province (present-day Seki City, Gifu Prefecture), where numerous master swordsmiths lived since the Kamakura period, carrying that tradition of exceptional sharpness into the modern era.

The newly launched "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" is an all-stainless steel knife with no joints, making it resistant to dirt buildup and easy to maintain. Demand for all-stainless knives has been growing in recent years, driven by increasing consumer demand for knives that are easy to clean and hygienic to use.*2

*2 This product is not dishwasher safe.

The "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" series includes five models: Petty, Small Santoku, Santoku, and two sizes of Gyuto. The blade features an etched pattern inspired by the "fire sparks" (hi-no-ko) that fly during Japanese sword forging,*3 achieving a design that blends traditional beauty with practicality.

*3 Japanese Design Registration No. 1823467

KAI will continue to deliver products that enrich and enliven cooking experiences, supporting fulfilling kitchen lifestyles for customers.

Product Features

New Product Lineup

Sekisuiroku Shirogane Petty 120mm Price: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax)

Sekisuiroku Shirogane Small Santoku 145mm Price: 12,100 JPY (incl. tax)

Sekisuiroku Shirogane Santoku 165mm Price: 13,200 JPY (incl. tax)

Sekisuiroku Shirogane Gyuto 180mm Price: 14,300 JPY (incl. tax)

Sekisuiroku Shirogane Gyuto 195mm Price: 15,400 JPY (incl. tax)

About Sekisuiroku

The Sekisuiroku brand name was created by Kanemoto the 27th, a master bladesmith named Kaneko Sunroku, and represents a line of knives born from the traditional blade-making heritage of Seki City. Since the Kamakura period, Seki in Mino Province (present-day Seki City, Gifu Prefecture) has been renowned for producing numerous famous swords, among which "Sekino Sunroku" became known as a top-tier blade celebrated for its beauty and sharpness. KAI's Sekisuiroku knives inherit the spirit of Seki's sword-making tradition, passing its legendary sharpness into the modern age.

KAI Corporation

Founded in 1908 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture—a town famous for its cutlery—KAI Corporation offers nearly 10,000 products centered on everyday cutlery, including razors, nail clippers, beauty tools, kitchen knives, baking tools, and medical instruments. As a global cutlery manufacturer, KAI handles all aspects from product planning and development to production, sales, and logistics. Head Office: 3-9-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

President and CEO: Ko-sho Endo https://www.kai-group.com

Inquiries from Readers Regarding This Announcement

KAI Corporation Customer Service Center

〒101-8586 3-9-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 0120-016-410 (Toll-free, Hikari Wide)

https://www.kai-group.com