Seki Magoroku Wakatake Essential Duo
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Blade Size: 180mm
Heel Height: 43mm
Spine Thickness 1: At Heel: 1.50mm
Spine Thickness 2: In Middle: 1.50mm
Weight: 108g
Knife Style: Petty
Blade Size: 150mm
Heel Height: 36mm
Spine Thickness 1: At Heel: 1.20mm
Spine Thickness 2: In Middle: 1.20mm
Weight: 83g
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Blade Hardness: 58HRC (+/-1)
Handle: Polypropylene
Made by KAI who is the manufacturer under which SHUN knives are also produced. Founded in 1908 in Seki (Japan), the Magoroku collection is the affordable entry into the world of Japanese knives.
The Wakatake series features polypropylene handles on high-carbon stainless steel making them ideal contestants for a fast paced environment. Very thin behind the edge, they are not only light in the hand but also glide throught indredients easily thanks to such a slim geometry.
If you are on a budget and don't want to compromise performance, this series can get the job done.