Seki Souma Gyuto Knife - 180mm

The Seki Souma series offers an excellent entry point for experiencing the quality of Japanese knives.

Crafted from durable AUS-8 stainless steel, the blade features superior toughness and adorned with a Japanese signature and red seal on the blade.

The western-style, red pakka wood handle provides a comfortable grip, while the out-of-box sharpness impresses at an affordable price point. 

Made in: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Blade:

• Construction: San Mai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade
• Hagane (Core Steel): AUS-8
• Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
• Hardness: 57-58 HRC
• Hand-sharpened
• Blade Length: 180mm 
• Blade Height (at heel): 44mm 

 Handle

• Shape: Western-shaped
• Material: Laminated Composite Wood
• Bolster: Stainless Steel
• Length: 100mm
• Overall Length: 300mm
• Mark: In Japanese Kanji "Seki Souma" (関 想磨)
• Stamp: In Japanese Kanji "Souma" (想磨)