KAI Corporation, a global cutlery manufacturer (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ko-sho Endo), will begin sequentially launching the "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" series—an all-stainless steel knife line featuring an etched pattern inspired by the sparks dancing during traditional Japanese sword forging—at the KAI official online store and through specialty stores, home centers, and retail chains nationwide starting June 29, 2026 (Mon). *1 Delivery dates may vary by store. Product link: https://store.kai-group.com/shop/r/r100233/ KAI's popular brand "Sekisuiroku" has, for over 40 years since its launch, offered a wide range of knives and kitchen tools renowned for their sharpness, and now boasts a lineup of more than 1,200 products. The knives embody the spirit of sword-making from Seki, Mino Province (present-day Seki City, Gifu Prefecture), where numerous master swordsmiths lived since the Kamakura period, carrying that tradition of exceptional sharpness into the modern era. The newly launched "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" is an all-stainless steel knife with no joints, making it resistant to dirt buildup and easy to maintain. Demand for all-stainless knives has been growing in recent years, driven by increasing consumer demand for knives that are easy to clean and hygienic to use.*2 *2 This product is not dishwasher safe. The "Sekisuiroku Shirogane" series includes five models: Petty, Small Santoku, Santoku, and two sizes of Gyuto. The blade features an etched pattern inspired by the "fire sparks" (hi-no-ko) that fly during Japanese sword forging,*3 achieving a design that blends traditional beauty with practicality. *3 Japanese Design Registration No. 1823467 KAI will continue to deliver products that enrich and enliven cooking experiences, supporting fulfilling kitchen lifestyles for customers. Product Features New Product Lineup Sekisuiroku Shirogane Petty 120mm Price: 11,000 JPY (incl. tax) Sekisuiroku Shirogane Small Santoku 145mm Price: 12,100 JPY (in