SE-FK-360 Yanagiba — The Edge Reserved for Masters

A hand-forged blade that embodies the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship. The SE-FK-360 from the SE series is a statement of the absolute pinnacle of Japanese bladesmithing. Each knife is handcrafted in Sakai through a process that takes many months and demands total precision, experience, and patience from a master craftsman. It is produced using the Honyaki method—the most demanding and prestigious blade-making technique in Japan, historically reserved for samurai swords.

The blade is forged from solid Yasuki Shirogami (White Steel), a legendary material in the world of cutlery, prized for its exceptional purity, its ability to achieve extreme sharpness, and its responsiveness to traditional hand heat treatment. This steel allows no margin for error: every stage of forging, differential hardening, and finishing must be executed flawlessly. For this reason, only a select group of masters are capable of working with it at the level required for the SE series.

Differential hardening gives the blade its distinctive character—extraordinary hardness along the cutting edge combined with controlled flexibility along the spine. This balance delivers not only remarkable sharpness, but also stability in use and long-term durability, even under intensive professional conditions.

The Kasumi finish is the result of many hours of hand polishing with water stones. It creates the blade’s characteristic silky, mist-like surface, highlighting the blade line and the contrast in steel structure. This finish is not decorative—it is a hallmark of master-class knives, instantly recognizable to experienced chefs and collectors alike.

The Yanagi-ba-bōchō form is here fully devoted to the idea of absolute cutting purity. The long, slender 360 mm blade, single-bevel sharpened in kataba style, allows the knife to be guided in one smooth, uninterrupted motion. Combined with the quality of the steel and the precision of the heat treatment, this geometry minimizes interference with the ingredient’s structure, preserving its natural texture, sheen, and flavor.

The SE-FK-360 is designed for work at the highest level—particularly in sushi and sashimi preparation—where blade quality has a direct impact on the final dish. It is a tool that does not dominate the user, but becomes an extension of the hand, responding to the slightest movement.

Every MAC SE knife is a unique piece. Hand forging, natural variations in the steel, and individual finishing characteristics ensure that no two blades are ever identical. The model is also available in a left-handed version, produced to special order, following the same uncompromising philosophy of quality.

The SE-FK-360 is not a utility knife in the conventional sense. It is a tool of prestige—a symbol of mastery and a conscious choice. A blade that does not age, because it is created according to principles that have remained unchanged for centuries.