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兼次 Kanetsugu
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MakerSeki KanetsuguRegionSeki, Gifu
Marks関兼次 / 兼次SteelsVG10, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless, AUS10
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Pan-kiriMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceWipe dry after use. Dishwasher still not recommended — the heat and detergent dull the edge and loosen handles.
What this mark means
兼次 reads Kanetsugu. It is a brand name used by Seki Kanetsugu (関兼次刃物), Seki, Gifu — the Seki region.
Other marks from the same maker
- 関兼次 Seki Kanetsugu
About the maker
Swordsmith-lineage Seki maker; mark 兼次 / 関兼次. 'Pro-M', 'Zuiun' and the Saiun damascus lines are the export names. Hamaguri (convex) edges are their selling point.
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