Knives
kai Seki Magoroku Kinju ST Japanese Deba Knife 180mm (AK-1103)
A blade that makes prep feel like less of a chore.
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Best forVegetable prep
Key spec180mm
TypeJapanese
kai Seki Magoroku Kinju ST Japanese Deba Knife 180mm (AK-1103) is a Japanese kitchen knife, ground thinner and harder than most Western blades. It comes from kai Seki Magoroku. The pack size listed is 180mm.
Geometry matters more than the steel name, and hard steel rewards a light touch rather than a twist.
Good to know
- Blade length and type stated in the listing
- Hardness and bevel type given
- Handle and tang visible in photos
How we would use it
- Vegetable prep
- Slicing fish and raw meat
- Everyday board work
