Kanetsune Seki Chousaki - Gutting Knife 140mm

The Kanetsune Seki Chousaki - Gutting Knife 140mm is a boning knife. A boning knife for breaking down poultry and meat and working close to the bone. Blade length 140mm, 5.5 inch; steel SKD 12 High Carbon Steel; hardness HRC 60; handle Natural Wood; bevel Single Beveled - Boning Square type.

Specifications

• Steel Type: SKD 12 High Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: Natural Wood
• Rockwell HRC: 60
• Blade Length: 140mm, 5.5 inch
• Bevel: Single Beveled - Boning Square type
• Brand: Seki Kanetsune

Who it suits

For chefs, sushi and Japanese restaurants, hotel kitchens, butchers and home cooks.

Common questions

Japanese knives: steel, hardness and care
Japanese knives use harder steel and thinner edges than most Western knives, so they cut more cleanly and stay sharp longer. Stainless and powder steels are easy to live with; carbon steels take the keenest edge but need drying and oiling. Use them on wood or rubber boards, never on glass, stone or steel.

Does it rust?
Yes, carbon steel will rust and develop a patina if left wet. Wipe it dry after every cut of acidic food, wash and dry it straight after use, and oil the blade lightly before storage.

What does its HRC 60 rating mean?
It is the Rockwell hardness of the blade. Around 60 to 63 HRC is typical of Japanese knives: hard steel holds a very sharp edge longer but is less forgiving, so avoid twisting cuts, bones and frozen food.

Is it for left- or right-handed cooks?
Its bevel is Single Beveled - Boning Square type; single-bevel and asymmetric knives are made for one hand, so check it matches yours.

How should it be sharpened?
On Japanese whetstones: a medium grit (around 1000) to sharpen and a fine grit (3000 to 6000) to polish, holding the maker's angle. Hone gently on a ceramic rod between sharpenings; avoid pull-through sharpeners.

Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Dishwasher heat, detergent and knocks damage the edge and the handle; hand-wash and dry it.

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