DETAIL
■Hypothetical New Price■
EU: 25 to 45 EUR (plus shipping and import fees)
AU: 30 to 50 AUD (plus shipping and import fees)
US: 20 to 30 USD (plus shipping and import fees)
*All of the above prices are hypothetical estimates that I personally calculated. Actual retail prices may vary depending on the country and legal changes. While some brands or models may adjust prices by market or exchange rates, retail prices are generally set by the manufacturer or seller. These estimates are based on Tojiro, a brand widely sold in many countries, and are provided only as a reference.
■Item Description■
Condition : Very Good (3.0) / Sharpened (Balanced focus on sharpness and chip resistance) / No Box
Blade length : 5.7 inches (145mm)
Overall length : 10.7 inches (273mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 1.6mm
Item Weight : 4.4 oz (126g)
Blade Edge : Double-bevel
Construction/Method : Monosteel blade
Blade Material : Stainless Steel
HRC : Probably 55-56
Handle Material : Resin
Country/Region of Manufacture : Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item
This is a small Santoku knife made by KAI, the company known for its Shun and Seki Magoroku series. The blade is made of stainless steel, and the handle is made of resin.
The word “KAI” is faintly visible on the left side of the blade, but it is almost completely worn off.
・What is KAI?
KAI Corporation, located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, is one of the most renowned kitchen knife companies in Japan. They manufacture and sell a wide range of kitchen knives, from affordable options to high-end knives like the Shun series. Additionally, they offer various other cutlery items, including nail clippers, scissors, and peelers.
Their products are often sold at unfairly low prices by unauthorized resellers, but in reality, they are not that cheap. Many of their items are well-made, honest products crafted with care.
