Seki Magoroku Red Wood Usuba

With the KAI Seki Magoroku Red Wood Usuba, you can bring Japanese craftsmanship directly into your home! As a practical and, above all, very sharp paring knife, the Usuba from the Red Wood series is exactly the right choice to familiarize yourself with the more special knives of Japanese cuisine. Thanks to the single-edged blade made from robust 1K6 blade steel, this stylish kitchen gadget makes flawless and highly precise cuts. Handmade in Japan, KAI has once again managed to combine the high technical standards of modern times with the charming Japanese knife tradition to create an aesthetically pleasing piece of work.

The highly polished blade of the KAI knife is tempered to 57 HRC, making it both stable and easy to resharpen. The wide blade shape can be used to cut and peel vegetables and is also ideal for weighing herbs.

The redwood handle fits perfectly into the traditional Japanese image and is reminiscent of the red archways known as "tori". Especially in combination with the black blade ferrule, this creates a really rounded overall picture. As the wood is very rich in resin, it is naturally oily and water-resistant. This makes the handle particularly robust and durable, even with frequent use in the kitchen.

Care tip: Knives with a natural wood handle. Here you should make sure that they are not left in water for too long and are not suitable for the dishwasher. The handle of the knife can occasionally be lubricated with a vegetable oil, such as linseed oil or coconut oil.