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Seki Kanetsugu  |  SKU: 5020

Seki Kanetsugu - Molybdenum Stainless Steel Deba Knife 15cm

$149.00
Tax included


 

About Seki Kanetsugu

Inherited from their ancestral Japanese sword-smith, Kanetsugu dating back to Muromachi-era (700 years ago), Seki Kanetsugu (est 1918) utilizes traditional blade-manufacturing method and incorporates it into modern technology in their knife making today.

Seki city (Gifu Prefecture) is known as one of the world's most famous knife producing regions (like Solingen in Germany) and the majority of kitchen knives in Japan are made in this city. Hamaguri-ba (clam-shape blade) and subzero quenching treatment are some of the features unique to Seki knives.

  

Subzero Treatment

Subzero treatment is a special quenching process wherein the blade is cooled to -70°C after tempering, increasing hardness and toughness and further enhancing sharpness.

 

Stainless fish processing knife - good for beginners!

Generally, sashimi and deba knives are made of carbon steel, more prone to rust. This stainless sashimi and deba knives are recommended to anyone who wants to start learning Japanese cooking but is worried about high maintenance. 

 

Handle: Polypropylene resin & inorganics (plastic)

Unlike conventional wooden handles, this plastic handle is dishwasher-safe with heat-resistant temperature 110℃. No stress from the handle getting damaged by corrosion. 

 

Blade material: 1K6 - stainless (single edge, right handed)

Sharpness ★★ (3/5)

Hardness/durability ★★☆ (3/5)

Edge retention  ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Ease of sharpening ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Rust resistance ★★★★★ (5/5)

Manufactured by Daido Steel Co.,Ltd. Contains Carbon 0.6%, Chromium 13.5%, Nickel 0.49%, Vanadium 0.13%, Silicon 1%, Rockwell Hardness 55-58 HRC.

Relatively soft stainless material in the market. While it has great corrosion resistance and toughness, the edge does not remain sharp as long as the high end stainless material.

Type of Stainless Steel HRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime) Price reference for general chef's knife 21cm
Silver-3/Ginsan-ko 59-62 $$$$ ($300-500)
UX10 59-61 $$$ ($200-300)
VG10 and VG1 59-60 $$ ($100-200)


Each knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.

All the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! 

  

Knife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold

Your knife will save someone's life

We started a corporate partnership with Cancer Council Victoria in July 2024. By purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.

For more information, visit https://kazsknifeonline.com.au/pages/knife-for-a-good-cause

 


Kaz's Knife "No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty"

Having been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! 

Most of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.

Kaz's knife is offering "Minor-issue warranty" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly for free of charge! (depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)

(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.

 

About delivery

We ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.


Free shipping applies above $250 orders.

   

Message from Kaz and Harry

"Good knife will change your life"

The best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.

If the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. 

We want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What countries do you ship to?

We ship orders from Melbourne. As well as everywhere within Australia, we ship to United States, Canada, New Zealand and some European countries. If your area is not listed in the checkout, please let us know.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Shipping timeframe depends on Australia Post. Parcel post shipping normally takes 1-4 days while express post shipping ensures more prompt delivery. International shipping times depend on the destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you bear import tariffs?

No, import tariff and any fees accompanying have to be paid by customers.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

First if all, please contact us by email: info@kazsknifeonline.com.au.

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unused, including all the original packaging.

Upon items returned and confirmed to be resalable, we will process a refund for the item.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

It usually takes 3-5 business days from the time we process the refund until you receive the money.

Seki Kanetsugu

Seki Kanetsugu - Molybdenum Stainless Steel Deba Knife 15cm

$149.00

 

About Seki Kanetsugu

Inherited from their ancestral Japanese sword-smith, Kanetsugu dating back to Muromachi-era (700 years ago), Seki Kanetsugu (est 1918) utilizes traditional blade-manufacturing method and incorporates it into modern technology in their knife making today.

Seki city (Gifu Prefecture) is known as one of the world's most famous knife producing regions (like Solingen in Germany) and the majority of kitchen knives in Japan are made in this city. Hamaguri-ba (clam-shape blade) and subzero quenching treatment are some of the features unique to Seki knives.

  

Subzero Treatment

Subzero treatment is a special quenching process wherein the blade is cooled to -70°C after tempering, increasing hardness and toughness and further enhancing sharpness.

 

Stainless fish processing knife - good for beginners!

Generally, sashimi and deba knives are made of carbon steel, more prone to rust. This stainless sashimi and deba knives are recommended to anyone who wants to start learning Japanese cooking but is worried about high maintenance. 

 

Handle: Polypropylene resin & inorganics (plastic)

Unlike conventional wooden handles, this plastic handle is dishwasher-safe with heat-resistant temperature 110℃. No stress from the handle getting damaged by corrosion. 

 

Blade material: 1K6 - stainless (single edge, right handed)

Sharpness ★★ (3/5)

Hardness/durability ★★☆ (3/5)

Edge retention  ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Ease of sharpening ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Rust resistance ★★★★★ (5/5)

Manufactured by Daido Steel Co.,Ltd. Contains Carbon 0.6%, Chromium 13.5%, Nickel 0.49%, Vanadium 0.13%, Silicon 1%, Rockwell Hardness 55-58 HRC.

Relatively soft stainless material in the market. While it has great corrosion resistance and toughness, the edge does not remain sharp as long as the high end stainless material.

Type of Stainless Steel HRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime) Price reference for general chef's knife 21cm
Silver-3/Ginsan-ko 59-62 $$$$ ($300-500)
UX10 59-61 $$$ ($200-300)
VG10 and VG1 59-60 $$ ($100-200)


Each knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.

All the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! 

  

Knife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold

Your knife will save someone's life

We started a corporate partnership with Cancer Council Victoria in July 2024. By purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.

For more information, visit https://kazsknifeonline.com.au/pages/knife-for-a-good-cause

 


Kaz's Knife "No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty"

Having been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! 

Most of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.

Kaz's knife is offering "Minor-issue warranty" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly for free of charge! (depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)

(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.

 

About delivery

We ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.


Free shipping applies above $250 orders.

   

Message from Kaz and Harry

"Good knife will change your life"

The best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.

If the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it. 

We want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.

 

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