Kai Seki Magoroku Hekiju KAI-AK-5073 Deba 6″ (15 Cm) Left Handed

Seki Magoroku Hekiju left-handed Deba
Carbon 1K6 Stainless Steel Blades
Hardness of 58 (±1) HRC
Extremely water-resistant handle
Robust resin with leather-type embossing
Handwash only
Made in Japan

Unique technologies are applied in producing the blade of the Seki Magoroku Kinju and Hekiju knife series, making it possible to create the demanding, pointed cutting edges of traditional Japanese kitchen knives. They are ground on one side, which guarantees an optimal and straight cut. Maximum blade sharpness is achieved by the highly precise processing of the cutting edge. The handles of the Seki Magoroku Kinju and Hekiju series differ in shape and material. The hexagonal handle of Kinju knives is made of laminated, reinforced wood for a comfortable feel when cutting. The handle is extremely water-resistant, thanks to the use of high-quality natural wood which is treated by a special process. The handle of the Hekiju knife, developed for left-handers, is more rounded than that of the Kinju series and consists of a robust resin with leather-type embossing.

The Japanese Deba knife or Deba bōchō translates to “little carving knife”  – a part of the three types of knives that comprise the three standards of Japanese knives for cuisine along with Yanagiba and Usuba — primarily used for cutting fish and other kinds of meat.