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product_id: 98900848
title: "KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 16.5 cm Blade Length - 5CR15MoV Stainless Steel 56 (±1) HRC - Convex Grind - 18-8 Stainless Steel Handle with Diamond Pattern - Japanese Chef Knife - Made in Japan"
brand: "kai"
price: "$214.58"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Kai"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/98900848-kai-seki-magoroku-shoso-santoku-16-5-cm-blade-length
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Diamond-pattern ergonomic handle 16.5 cm precision blade 56±1 HRC hardness steel KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 16.5 cm Blade Length - 5CR15MoV Stainless Steel 56 (±1) HRC - Convex Grind - 18-8 Stainless Steel Handle with Diamond Pattern - Japanese Chef Knife - Made in Japan

**Brand:** kai
**Price:** $214.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with Japanese precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 16.5 cm Blade Length - 5CR15MoV Stainless Steel 56 (±1) HRC - Convex Grind - 18-8 Stainless Steel Handle with Diamond Pattern - Japanese Chef Knife - Made in Japan by kai
- **How much does it cost?** $214.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/98900848-kai-seki-magoroku-shoso-santoku-16-5-cm-blade-length)

## Best For

- kai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Elegance:** 18-8 stainless steel handle with diamond pattern offers secure grip and all-day comfort.
- • **Enduring Edge Retention:** 56 (±1) HRC hardness ensures long-lasting sharpness for professional-grade performance.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** 16.5 cm 5CR15MoV blade engineered for razor-sharp slicing, dicing, and chopping.
- • **Seamless Stainless Steel Design:** Fully stainless steel construction for superior hygiene, durability, and effortless cleaning.
- • **Crafted in Japan, Trusted Worldwide:** Masterful blend of traditional forging and modern precision for a kitchen essential that stands out.

## Overview

The KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku knife features a 16.5 cm blade forged from high-grade 5CR15MoV stainless steel with a hardness rating of 56 (±1) HRC, delivering exceptional sharpness and durability. Its ergonomic 18-8 stainless steel handle with a diamond pattern ensures a secure, comfortable grip, while the seamless stainless steel design offers easy maintenance and hygienic use. Made in Japan, this Santoku knife perfectly balances traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, making it an indispensable tool for professional-quality slicing, dicing, and chopping.

## Description

The Seki Magoroku Shoso knife series is distinguished by its sleek and elegant appearance, crafted from stainless steel, adding a touch of class to any kitchen. These knives are manufactured with the highest technical precision, sharpened, and meticulously finished to ensure blades of outstanding sharpness, robustness, and longevity, making them perfect for everyday use in the kitchen. The ergonomically designed handle features a subtle diamond pattern, seamlessly complementing the satin-finished blade and offering exceptionally comfortable handling. The kitchen knives are entirely made of stainless steel, ensuring easy, safe handling and optimal hygiene. The Shoso series offers an impressive selection of 14 different blade designs and belongs to the exclusive Professional series. The blades are made from 5CR15MoV stainless steel, which ensures high and consistent hardness as well as long-lasting edge retention. The matte finish accentuates the elegant appearance of the knives. The matte handle, made from 18-8 stainless steel, is extremely durable and, thanks to its ergonomic elliptical shape, allows for professional handling. The integrated diamond pattern in the handle provides a secure and comfortable grip while cutting, and the seamless transition from handle to blade emphasizes the clean lines of the knives in perfect harmony.

Review: Japanese made. - Love it! Great product.
Review: cut easily&easy to clean - The shape and size are easy to hold. This nife makes cooking fun!

## Features

- Elegance and Efficiency in Stainless Steel: Experience the KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku Knife, whose 16.5 cm blade is forged from 5CR15MoV stainless steel. With a hardness of 56 (±1) HRC, it combines timeless design with cutting-edge technology and is the ideal tool for demanding kitchen tasks.
- Ergonomics meet modern craftsmanship: The flawlessly designed handle made of 18-8 stainless steel with a diamond pattern combines elegant design with ergonomic comfort. Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of form and function, which not only elevates your cutting work to a new level but also brings elegance to your kitchen setup.
- Masterful Santoku: This Santoku knife is specially designed for fine and precise cutting techniques, from fine julienne to perfect dicing. It is ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping – indispensable for preparing sushi or finely slicing vegetables.
- Durability and ease of care: Made from high-quality stainless steel, the Shoso kitchen knives are impressively durable and extremely easy to clean – perfect for intensive daily use. Please clean your knife by hand only.
- Tradition of KAI in Focus: The Shoso knives masterfully blend the artisanal craft of traditional Japanese forging with modern precision. These knives impressively illustrate KAI's commitment to realizing the symbiosis of craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing at the highest level.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06Y2W65HH |
| Batteries required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,925) |
| Date First Available | 3 May 2017 |
| Dishwasher safe? | Yes |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Item model number | AB-5156 |
| Item weight | 130 g |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 6 x 4.6 cm; 130.18 g |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Convex Bevel
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** KAI
- **Colour:** Stainless Steel
- **Handle material:** Alloy Steel, Rubber

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese made.
*by J***R on 28 June 2020*

Love it! Great product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ cut easily&easy to clean
*by C***O on 16 January 2022*

The shape and size are easy to hold. This nife makes cooking fun!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***X on 9 January 2025*

Un Poco corto pero muy ligero y preciso

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*