{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-heptagon-wood-petty-knife-vg10-steel-hammered-finish-15cm","title":"Seki Kanetsugu - Heptagon Wood Petty Knife VG10 Steel hammered finish 15cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/seki_kanetsugu_logo.png?v=1660808670\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInherited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeki 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHamaguri-ba (clam-shape blade)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/hamaguri-shape_blade.jpg?v=1660798155\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamaguri-ba is the same blade shape as traditional Japanese swords. It ensures extraordinary sharpness and edge retention. It is also extra strong to chipping and easy to be re-sharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubzero Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubzero treatment is a special quenching process wherein the blade is cooled to -70°C after tempering, increasing hardness and toughness and further enhancing sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/seki_kanetsugu_heptagon_wood_petty_6.jpg?v=1660715684\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade material: VG10 - stainless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpness　★★\u003cspan\u003e★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness\/durability　★★\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge retention  ★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase of sharpening　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★☆ (4\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust resistance　\u003cspan\u003e★★★★★ (5\/5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. Contains Carbon 1%, Chromium 15%, Molybdenum 1 %, V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanadium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2%, Cobalt 1.4%, Manganese 0.5%, Rockwell Hardness 58-60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Stainless steel that is recently introduced to the market, used for variety of industrial tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of cobalt added, it can be quenched in very high temperature so that it has superior hardness. Strong to wear, distort and corrode as well as good sharpness and edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"30\" width=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice reference for general chef's knife 21cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSG2-HSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$$ ($400-600)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-3\/Ginsan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$$ ($300-500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUX10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$$ ($200-300)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 and VG1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$$ ($100-200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited for both right and left handers as the blade is aligned 50:50 (double bevel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle: Heptagon laminated reinforced wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/seki_kanetsugu_heptagon_wood_santoku_5_480x480.jpg?v=1660715536\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/seki_kanetsugu_heptagon_wood_santoku_5.jpg?v=1660715536\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully crafted heptagon shape handle is the remarkable feature of this knife. Lightweight and secure grip bring you extra comfort when held in hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_yn\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_e7\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_xv\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JHrRC7LuMg?si=gZJxcSluvw-dd9yV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour knife will save someone's life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started a corporate partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eCancer Council Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e in July 2024. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, visit https:\/\/kazsknifeonline.com.au\/pages\/knife-for-a-good-cause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_yn\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_e7\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_xv\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaz's Knife \"No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xpX_DcwSzks\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaz'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 \u003cspan\u003efor free of charge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e(*) 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_yn\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_e7\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js_xv\" data-ft='{\"tn\":\"K\"}' class=\"_5pbx userContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eFree shipping applies above $250 orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree merits to have good, quality kitchen knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Better sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproving the cut quality of the kitchen knife, we can promise that \"your cooking will be more delicious\", \"your cooking time will be reduced\", and \"cooking will be more fun\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. It is easy to re-sharpen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince quality kitchen knives do not have distortion, sharpening will become easier. Just as important as the cut quality of a kitchen knife is that it is easy to sharpen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. It retains its sharpness for longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use quality kitchen knives, you can extend the intervals between when you need to re-sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage from Kaz and Harry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"308\" width=\"308\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/files\/kaz_and_harry.jpg?v=1507389013\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Good knife will change your life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. 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