GARRACK, a lifestyle brand renowned for its frequent collaborations with Japanese anime IPs, has previously teamed up with hits like "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Attack on Titan." They even dropped a Survey Corps "Ultra-Hard Steel Blade" multi-purpose kitchen knife, with many of their fun collaboration products earning rave reviews.
Now, GARRACK is joining forces with the beloved series "Rurouni Kenshin" to unveil a kitchen knife modeled after Kenshin Himura's iconic "Sakabatō" (reverse-blade sword). Priced at 19,800 JPY, it's currently available for pre-order on GARRACK's official website.
Dubbed the "Rurouni Kenshin x Seki Sakabatō Kitchen Knife - Gyuto," this blade takes Kenshin's symbolic "Sakabatō" as its design inspiration. Its shape closely mimics a traditional Japanese sword, faithfully recreating that classic "reverse-blade" aesthetic.
But don't worry, the actual cutting edge is still on the bottom, ensuring it maintains the convenience and razor-sharpness of a normal kitchen knife – otherwise, its practicality would be severely compromised! This masterpiece is a collaboration with premium Japanese knife brand "NiNJA," perfectly blending "beauty" and "utility."
The blade features a sleek matte black fluorine coating and brilliantly recreates the distinctive "hamon" (temper line pattern) unique to Japanese swords, giving it a truly menacing look. Built on the foundation of a "Gyuto" (Western chef's knife) style, it's ideal for slicing meat, boasting a long, elegant curve that also effortlessly cuts through thick vegetables or fish.
Crafted from high-quality "Molybdenum Vanadium Steel," this material is celebrated by professional chefs for its rust resistance, lasting sharpness, and easy maintenance. The knives undergo a "vacuum hardening" process, enhancing their strength and giving them a beautiful luster. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by skilled Seki artisans using traditional techniques, making every knife a true work of art.
As an extra treat, purchasers will receive a limited-edition bonus: an original "Kuzuryūsen" (Nine-Headed Dragon Flash) themed cutting board, letting you channel your inner warrior spirit even while chopping veggies.
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Price: 19,800 JPY
via： GARRACK官網