Vintage Seki Magoroku Funayuki Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Wood Handle 2262

Experience Seki Magoroku Craft - Vintage Funayuki Knife 150mmThe funayuki is one of Japan's most versatile single-bevel knives - literally "for the boat", originally used by fishermen to break down their catch at sea. This vintage 150mm example from Seki Magoroku (KAI Corporation) is a compact, nimble carbon steel blade equally at home on fish, poultry, and vegetables.The Specs Steel: Carbon steel Style: Funayuki (single-bevel, right-handed) Blade length: 150mm Handle: Magnolia wood (Ho wood) with ferrule Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Maker: Seki Magoroku / KAI Corporation Condition: Vintage / pre-owned - one-of-a-kind piece Heritage and CharacterSeki Magoroku takes its name from Magoroku Kanemoto - a legendary 16th-century master swordsmith whose forging techniques produced blades renowned for being unbreakable and exceptionally sharp. KAI Corporation carries that name as their premier retail brand. The funayuki sits between a deba and a yanagiba in geometry - thinner than a deba, shorter than a yanagiba, with a single-bevel grind that gives it the slicing precision of a dedicated Japanese blade at a compact 150mm length. Carbon steel at this format takes a hard, fine edge that makes fish and poultry work feel effortless. The magnolia wood handle is the traditional pairing: lightweight, moisture-resistant, and balanced in the hand. A versatile vintage Japanese blade from a name with a 600-year lineage.Care and Maintenance Hand wash only - never dishwasher Dry immediately after use to prevent rust Single-bevel blade - sharpen on the flat (ura) face only using Japanese water stones No honing rod - resharpen on stones when needed (1000/3000 grit) Store in original box or on a magnetic rack - never loose in a drawer