About the Maker - Seki Kanetsugu

Seki Kanetsugu (関兼次) produces knives by mixing traditional skills, which it has inherited from the seven hundred-year-oldtraditional artof Japanese samurai sword making, with the latest advances in modern technology.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三徳) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Series - Saiun

The Seki Kanetsugu Saiun Series is a line of high-grade kitchen knives, designed by Mr. Kawamura, a highly skilled craftsman from Seki City. The Saiun Series knives are made from VG-10 cobalt stainless steel, which is known for its popularity and quality. The steel is forge-layered with stainless steel Damascus, resulting in a total of 33 layers.

One of the standout features of these knives is their convex blade profile, this design, along with their thin cutting edges, makes these knives ideal for precise cutting tasks.

The Saiun Series knives also feature a round Black Linen Micarta handle, a resin-impregnated wood, linen, paper composite imported from Spain. This handle is shrink-proof, very durable, and water-resistant. The handle's design is accentuated by a slightly slanted angle stainless steel bolster and a striking red fiber spacer, giving the knife a sleek and modern appearance.

Despite their high-quality performance and finish, the Saiun Series knives are reasonably priced, making them an excellent choice for both first-time users of Japanese knives and culinary professionals.

About the Steel - VG10

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, VG10 is also called V Gold 10. A stainless steel with high-carbon content which is very hard and tough, with great edge retention. Typically has an HRC of 60-61.

About the Finish - Damascus

Damascus or "Modern Damascus" finish refers to the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Suminagashi (墨流し) which literally translates to "floating ink" is another word used for the finish.

Seki Kanetsugu Saiun VG10 Santoku 165mm

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