{"title":"Mcusta Zanmai","description":"\u003cp\u003eMCUSTA ZANMAI is a renowned knife manufacturer based in Seki, Japan, a city known for its long history of producing high-quality blades. The company boasts an impressive 800-year tradition of knife making, showcasing its deep-rooted expertise in producing premium blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its rich history and traditional roots, MCUSTA ZANMAI stands out as one of Japan's most innovative and modern knife manufacturers. The company relies on cutting-edge technology and uses laser machines to cut out knife profiles with precision. It also uses high quality CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines at various stages of production, which contribute to the consistency and accuracy of their knife designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the advanced machinery, MCUSTA ZANMAI ensures that the knives have the superior quality and sharpness expected from Japanese blades. Each knife is carefully hand sharpened by skilled craftsmen. The result is a razor-sharp out of the box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, MCUSTA ZANMAI is a brand that embodies the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, producing knives that aren't only steeped in history, but also meet the demands of modern users seeking superior performance and reliability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-hybrid-splash-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e pronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka wood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 227px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12804253810776,"sku":"17010810667","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Splash_180mm_7.1__17010810667.jpeg?v=1537271450"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-supreme-ripple-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Ripple 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Ripple is a gorgeous looking kitchen knife, cut out to perfection by the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. Its name, Ripple, comes from the wave-like shapes\/dents on the blade, like the water ripples when a stone hits a still lake. The bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern. The core of the knife is a great performing VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Ripple is a full-tang knife, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red pakka octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12804778426456,"sku":"17010810662","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Supreme_Ripple_180mm_7.1__17010810662.jpeg?v=1537278681"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-supreme-hammered-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Hammered 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Santoku, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red pakkawood octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815175778392,"sku":"17010810407","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Supreme_Hammered_180mm_7.1__17010810407.jpeg?v=1537425522"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-damascus-flame-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Damascus Flame 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang Santoku, attached to the ergonomic red pakkawood handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 202px; top: 917.042px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815193702488,"sku":"17010810401","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Santoku_Damascus_Flame_180mm_7.1__17010810401.jpeg?v=1537426555"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-supreme-twisted-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Supreme Twisted 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Twisted is another special looking knife that comes out of the Mcusta's futuristic, custom-made laser machines. The \u003cspan\u003emonosteel \u003c\/span\u003eblade is made of stainless and \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe monosteel blade is made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang Santoku, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood handle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815222931544,"sku":"17010810411","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/17010810411_1.jpg?v=1707730444"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-hybrid-splash-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815303082072,"sku":"17010312668","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Splash_210mm_8.3__17010312668.jpeg?v=1537428925"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-supreme-hammered-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Supreme Hammered 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Gyuto, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin that adds a classy, vintage look. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mother of pearl inlay set in the single rivet of the handle is the finishing touch the Supreme Hammered line needed. \u003c\/span\u003eA stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815386509400,"sku":"17010312406","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Supreme_Hammered_210mm_8.3__17010312661.jpeg?v=1537430754"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-flame-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame 210mm (8.3\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815406596184,"sku":"17010312404","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Damascus_Flame_210mm_8.3__17010312404.jpeg?v=1748938121"},{"product_id":"mcusta-garasuki-supreme-twisted-145mm","title":"Mcusta Garasuki Supreme Twisted 145mm (5.7\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Garasuki Supreme Twisted is a Japanese kitchen knife made to serve only one purpose - deboning poultry. This beautiful looking boning knife features, like all garasukis, a special, triangular shaped blade that is very stiff, making it a perfect tool for deboning poultry and cutting through soft joints. In restaurants, it is mostly used to break down whole chickens, while at home it can also serve as a petty knife, due to the similar shape and length. Made from one layer (monosteel) of durable, stainless and easy to sharpen VG-10 steel, hardened to around 60 HRC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"reverse tanto\" tip design increases the strength of the tip, which can be used to easily pierce the skin, as well as to make precise cuts in tight spots, like the joints. Its shape also allows making quick turns, great for trimming away fat and connective tissue. Garasuki is a must-have tool in your kitchen if you prepare a lot of poultry meat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang Garasuki, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ered pakkawood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Garasuki knives are usually single bevel, and this garasuki is no different. Suitable for only \u003cstrong\u003eright-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e users!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adP adO\" id=\":1m3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\" id=\":1lm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12815825109080,"sku":"17011845671","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Garasuki_Supreme_Twisted_145mm_5.7__17011845671.jpeg?v=1537437858"},{"product_id":"mcusta-sujihiki-supreme-hammered-240mm","title":"Mcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered is a top-notch slicer knife. Slicers have slightly longer and narrower blades than Gyuto knives, so they are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. Laser cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this Sujihiki is made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel. The core is\u003c\/span\u003e clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin profile of the blade makes it a perfect tool for precise cuts of larger pieces of meat (eg roast, rib eye steak) and fish, as well as for carving and filleting. With its 240mm (9.5\") blade length, this Sujihiki is among the shorter slicers, so it can also be used as a general purpose knife too, like the Gyuto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Sujihiki, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1m3\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1lm\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12816091578456,"sku":"17011016664","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Supreme_Hammered_240mm_9.5__17011016664.jpeg?v=1537440794"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-supreme-twisted-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Supreme Twisted 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Petty Supreme Twisted is a handy and special looking knife, suitable for both home and professional use. Petty knife, sometimes also referred as paring or utility, is a smaller version of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyuto-knives-chefs-knife\"\u003eGyuto (Chef's knife)\u003c\/a\u003e, and is used for all sorts of delicate tasks where a larger knife would be unwieldy. Petty knives are used for peeling, paring, decorating, cutting out cores of apple quarters, removing eyes from potatoes, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003emonosteel \u003c\/span\u003eblade is made of stainless and \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang petty, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood handle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12840173076568,"sku":"17010707669","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Petty_Supreme_Twisted_150mm_5.9__17010707669.jpg?v=1537783319"},{"product_id":"mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-black-230mm","title":"Mcusta Kiritsuke Revolution 230mm (9.1\") [Black]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution Black is a knife for a serious chef. Although this knife will be a great all-rounder knife in our home kitchens too, the Japanese traditions only allow the Executive Chef to wield this knife. Kiritsuke knife is a hybrid between the traditional Japanese knife Yanagiba (slicer knife, mostly used for sushi) and the Usuba (knife specialized to cut vegetables), meaning it can be used for all sorts of tasks in the kitchen, from making sashimi, slicing through ribeye, to chopping veggies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditionally Kiritsuke knives are single bevel, Mcusta ground this one as a double bevel to cater to the needs of Western users. This knife can be a great alternative to the Gyuto knives, however, due to its straight edge, Kiritsuke won't rock through cuts as the Gyuto does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, Kiritsuke Revolution was made of the revolutionary new type of steel called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives#powder-steels\"\u003ePowder Metallurgy\u003c\/a\u003e (PM steels), known for their great edge retention and corrosion resistance. The steel was hardened to 61 HRC and is san-mai clad, meaning the core SG2 steel is clad into 2 layers of softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is revolutionary too. The black pakka wood was shaped into the ergonomic decagonal (10-sided) handle which will sit comfortably in your hands for hours of work. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin was placed in the middle of the handle for added aesthetics, while a stainless bolster with a red splitter ensures a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution is also available in \u003cstrong\u003ered handle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-red-230mm\"\u003eMCUSTA KIRITSUKE REVOLUTION RED 230MM (9.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12846484258904,"sku":"17012144650","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaKiritsukeRevolutionBlack230mm_17012144650.jpg?v=1610017762"},{"product_id":"mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-red-230mm","title":"Mcusta Kiritsuke Revolution 230mm (9.1\") [Red]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution Red is a knife for a serious chef. Although this knife will be a great all-rounder knife in our home kitchens too, the Japanese traditions only allow the Executive Chef to wield this knife. Kiritsuke knife is a hybrid between the traditional Japanese knife Yanagiba (slicer knife, mostly used for sushi) and the Usuba (knife specialized to cut vegetables), meaning it can be used for all sorts of tasks in the kitchen, from making sashimi, slicing through ribeye, to chopping veggies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditionally Kiritsuke knives are single bevel, Mcusta ground this one as a double bevel to cater to the needs of Western users. This knife can be a great alternative to the Gyuto knives, however, due to its straight edge, Kiritsuke won't rock through cuts as the Gyuto does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, Kiritsuke Revolution was made of the revolutionary new type of steel called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives#powder-steels\"\u003ePowder Metallurgy\u003c\/a\u003e (PM steels), known for their great edge retention and corrosion resistance. The steel was hardened to 61 HRC and is san-mai clad, meaning the core SG2 steel is clad into 2 layers of softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is revolutionary too. The red pakka wood was shaped into the ergonomic decagonal (10-sided) handle which will sit comfortably in your hands for hours of work. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin was placed in the middle of the handle for added aesthetics, while a stainless bolster with a red splitter ensures a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Kiritsuke Revolution is also available in \u003cstrong\u003eblack handle\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-kiritsuke-revolution-black-230mm\"\u003eMCUSTA KIRITSUKE REVOLUTION BLACK 230MM (9.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12846822064216,"sku":"17012144654","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaKiritsukeRevolutionRed230_17012144654.jpg?v=1610022295"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-flame-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Flame in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31611729084504,"sku":"17010316405","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaGyutoDamascusFlame240mm.jpg?v=1611382817"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-hybrid-splash-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Gyuto Hybrid Splash in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef, or the passionate home cook, however due to its 240mm (9.5\") blade length, it will mostly be used in a professional environment. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31611871035480,"sku":"17010316778","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Gyuto_Hybrid_Splash_240mm_9.5__17010316778.jpg?v=1573761125"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-supreme-twisted-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Supreme Twisted 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Supreme Twisted is a unique looking Chef's knife. Gyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef or the passionate home cook, however due to its 240mm (9.5\") blade length, it will mostly be used in a professional environment. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser-cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this monosteel gyuto \u003c\/span\u003eis made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple-looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang gyuto knife, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ered pakka wood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adP adO\" id=\":1m3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\" id=\":1lm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. 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It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petty knife is basically a smaller version of a gyuto knife (Chef's knife). Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy, both on and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32379306803288,"sku":"17010707777","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Petty_Hybrid_Splash_150mm_5.9__17010707777.jpg?v=1582818647"},{"product_id":"mcusta-paring-hybrid-splash-90mm","title":"Mcusta Paring Hybrid Splash 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Paring Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming. Due to its short blade, it is best suited for in-hand usage, it does not have enough knuckle clearance to use the knife on the cutting board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32379434991704,"sku":"17010703776","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Paring_Hybrid_Splash_90mm_3.5__17010703776.jpg?v=1582819206"},{"product_id":"mcusta-nakiri-hybrid-splash-165mm","title":"Mcusta Nakiri Hybrid Splash 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Nakiri Hybrid Splash is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakiri knives are made for one purpose - chopping vegetables. With its flat, thin and tall blade profile, it makes nakiri the best tool for chopping technique. If you prepare and cook a lot of veggies, but already have a knife for cutting meat\/fish (or you are a vegan\/vegetarian), a nakiri knife is a great choice for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32379501412440,"sku":"17010609779","price":215.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Nakiri_Hybrid_Splash_165mm_6.5__17010609779.jpg?v=1582823149"},{"product_id":"mcusta-sujihiki-hybrid-splash-270mm","title":"Mcusta Sujihiki Hybrid Splash 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Sujihiki Hybrid Splash in 270mm (10.6\") blade length is another beautiful kitchen knife, cut out from the beams of Mcusta's lasers, and then sharpened to a razor-edge sharpness by hand. It got its name (Splash) due to the very\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSujihiki or slicer knives are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. We should not forget to mention that this is a perfect knife for preparing sushi\/sashimi. It's also a perfect knife to cut salami and other dried meat products. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. Compare to a yanagiba knife, a traditional Japanese sushi knife, sujihiki knives are double bevel, so there is no need to learn a new cutting technique as with single bevel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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It got its name (Splash) due to the \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epronounced Damascus pattern on the blade, making every single blade a unique piece of art, so this knife is a great choice for all the Damascus lovers out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSujihiki or slicer knives are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. We should not forget to mention that this is a perfect knife for preparing sushi\/sashimi. It's also a perfect knife to cut salami and other dried meat products. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. Compare to a yanagiba knife, a traditional Japanese sushi knife, sujihiki knives are double bevel, so there is no need to learn a new cutting technique as with single bevel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Splash features a more simplistic, but very ergonomic handle, made of non-slip pakka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewood. Small textures on the hexagon-shaped handle prevent our hands from slipping, even with wet hands. A simple, yet aesthetic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminescent\u003c\/span\u003e pin holds the full-tang handle securely in place, while the stainless bolster attaches perfectly to the handle, featuring a decorative red spacer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 222px; top: 1029.04px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384018120792,"sku":"17011016830","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Hybrid_Splash_240mm_9.5__17011016830.jpg?v=1582887320"},{"product_id":"mcusta-sujihiki-supreme-hammered-270mm","title":"Mcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Sujihiki Supreme Hammered in 270mm (10.6\") blade length is a top-notch slicer knife. Slicers have slightly longer and narrower blades than Gyuto knives, so they are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. Laser-cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this Sujihiki is made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel. The core is\u003c\/span\u003e clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin profile of the blade makes it a perfect tool for precise cuts of larger pieces of meat (eg roast, rib-eye steak) and fish, as well as for carving and filleting. We should not forget to mention that this is a perfect knife for preparing sushi\/sashimi. It's also a perfect knife to cut salami and other dried meat products. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip. Compare to a yanagiba knife, a traditional Japanese sushi knife, sujihiki knives are double bevel, so there is no need to learn a new cutting technique as with single bevel knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang Sujihiki, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1m3\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1lm\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384101810264,"sku":"17010314881","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Supreme_Hammered_270mm_10.6__17010314881.jpg?v=1582890604"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-supreme-hammered-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Supreme Hammered 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Petty Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petty knife is basically a smaller version of a gyuto knife (Chef's knife). Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy, both on and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring, and decorating food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang petty, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384445513816,"sku":"17010707773","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Petty_Supreme_Hammered_150mm_5.9__17010707773.jpg?v=1582897445"},{"product_id":"mcusta-paring-supreme-hammered-90mm","title":"Mcusta Paring Supreme Hammered 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Paring Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming. Due to its short blade, it is best suited for in-hand usage, it does not have enough knuckle clearance to use the knife on the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang paring knife, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384469172312,"sku":"17010703772","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Paring_Supreme_Hammered_90mm_3.5__17010703770.jpg?v=1582897991"},{"product_id":"mcusta-nakiri-supreme-hammered-165mm","title":"Mcusta Nakiri Supreme Hammered 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Nakiri Supreme Hammered is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e. The top part of the blade features dents from the hammer, which have been polished to a high polish, while the bottom part of the blade features a subtle, wavy Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakiri knives are made for one purpose - chopping vegetables. With its flat, thin and tall blade profile, it makes nakiri the best tool for the chopping technique. If you prepare and cook a lot of veggies, but already have a knife for cutting meat\/fish (or you are a vegan\/vegetarian), a nakiri knife is a great choice for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Hammered is a full-tang nakiri, attached to a beautiful, durable and unique-looking red pakkawood octagonal-shaped handle. The middle of the handle features a rhombus-shaped pin with a mother-of-pearl inlay that adds a classy, vintage look. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 219px; top: 980.708px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384536543320,"sku":"17010609775","price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Nakiri_Supreme_Hammered_165mm_6.5__17010609775.jpg?v=1582900450"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-damascus-flame-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Damascus Flame 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Petty Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petty knife is basically a smaller version of a gyuto knife (Chef's knife). Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy, both on and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring and decorating food. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang petty, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384674299992,"sku":"17010707781","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/HFR-80002D_D9X3882-edit.jpg?v=1583233759"},{"product_id":"mcusta-paring-damascus-flame-90mm","title":"Mcusta Paring Damascus Flame 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Paring Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is a small and highly versatile kitchen knife. Paring knives offer more dexterity, precision, and maneuverability than the larger, multi-purpose knives, therefore its main tasks are peeling, slicing, and trimming. Due to its short blade, it is best suited for in-hand usage, it does not have enough knuckle clearance to use the knife on the cutting board. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang petty, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakkawood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384743473240,"sku":"17010703780","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Paring_Damascus_Flame_90mm_3.5__17010703780.jpg?v=1582905428"},{"product_id":"mcusta-boning-damascus-flame-165mm","title":"Mcusta Boning Damascus Flame 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Boning Damascus Flame is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA boning knife is, as its name already suggests, used for r\u003cstrong\u003eemoving the bones from meat, poultry and fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade. While primarily designed for deboning meat, it is also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efilleting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 kg (35 oz.), offering precision and control for delicate tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients. Suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Flame is a full-tang boning knife, attached to the ergonomic red \u003c\/span\u003epakka wood\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. The middle rivet features a mosaic pin, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384815956056,"sku":"17011809655","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/Mcusta_Boning_Damascus_Flame_165mm_6.5__17011809655.jpg?v=1582907041"},{"product_id":"mcusta-petty-damascus-classic-d-150mm","title":"Mcusta Petty Damascus Classic D 150mm (5.9\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Petty Damascus Classic D is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA petty knife is basically a smaller version of a gyuto knife (Chef's knife). Petty knives are intended for all those smaller tasks where larger knives are deemed unwieldy, both on and off the cutting board. A must-have knife in every kitchen, it can be used for peeling, mincing, paring, and decorating food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Petty Damascus Classic D is a full-tang petty, attached to the ergonomic white Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099640766552,"sku":"17010707660","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaPettyDamascusClassicD150mm_17010707660.jpg?v=1615373916"},{"product_id":"mcusta-nakiri-damascus-classic-d-165mm","title":"Mcusta Nakiri Damascus Classic D 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta Nakiri Damascus Classic D is a great performing kitchen knife, made from the\u003cspan\u003e popular VG-10 steel, clad into 33 layers of softer, stainless Damascus steel\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakiri knives are made for one purpose - chopping vegetables. With its flat, thin, and tall blade profile, it makes nakiri the best tool for the chopping technique. If you prepare and cook a lot of veggies, but already have a knife for cutting meat\/fish (or you are a vegan\/vegetarian), a nakiri knife is a great choice for your needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Nakiri Damascus Classic D is a full-tang nakiri, attached to the ergonomic white Corian handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 219px; top: 980.708px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099658821720,"sku":"17010609656","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaNakiriDamascusClassicD165mm.jpg?v=1611600035"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-classic-d-240mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Classic D 240mm (9.5\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Classic D in 240mm (9.5\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Classic is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic white Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099679334488,"sku":"17010314880","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaGyutoDamascusClassicD240mm.jpg?v=1611599903"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-damascus-classic-d-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Damascus Classic D 210mm (8.2\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Gyuto Damascus Classic D in 210mm (8.2\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the chef's knife, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Classic is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic white Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099732844632,"sku":"17010312879","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaGyutoDamascusClassicD210mm.jpg?v=1611600269"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-damascus-classic-d-180mm","title":"Mcusta Santoku Damascus Classic D 180mm (7.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Santoku Damascus Classic D 180mm (7.1\") blade length is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. You can also mince and dice with it, like with all Santoku-shaped knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Classic D is a full-tang santoku, attached to the ergonomic white Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. 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The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099759943768,"sku":"17010810399","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaDamaskClassicDSantoku180mm_1.jpg?v=1611599327"},{"product_id":"mcusta-boning-damascus-classic-d-165mm","title":"Mcusta Boning Damascus Classic D 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Boning Damascus Classic D 165mm is a looker. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA boning knife is, as its name already suggests, used for removing the bones from meat, poultry and fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile primarily designed for deboning meat, it is also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efilleting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 kg (35 oz.), offering precision and control for delicate tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients. Suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcusta Boning Damascus Classic D 165mm is a full-tang knife, attached to the ergonomic white Corian handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33416764260440,"sku":"17011809822","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaBoningDamascusClassicD165mm_2.jpg?v=1611599064"},{"product_id":"mcusta-slicer-damascus-classic-d-270mm","title":"Mcusta Slicer Damascus Classic D 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese exquisite knives showcase a captivating stainless damascus pattern in combination with an opulent white Corian handle, exuding an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Slicer Damascus Classic D 270mm (10.6\") blade length is a looker. Suitable as a primary Chef's knife in a professional kitchen, but it will also be found in home kitchens of serious home cooks. 33 layers of softer and stainless Damascus steel resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSujihiki or slicer knives are primarily intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus Classic is a full-tang gyuto, attached to the ergonomic white Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Three rivets hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bottom part of the handle, has a function - it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33650066194520,"sku":"17011420823","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaSlicerDamascusClassicD270mm.jpg?v=1611599170"},{"product_id":"mcusta-gyuto-supreme-twisted-210mm","title":"Mcusta Gyuto Supreme Twisted 210mm (8.2\")","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMcusta Gyuto Supreme Twisted is a unique looking Chef’s knife. Gyuto blade shape is the Japanese version of the \u003cstrong\u003echef’s knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this knife will fit well into the hands of both the professional chef or the passionate home cook. With its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, it will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe knife brings together an old forging tradition and the most advanced Japanese technology. Mcusta knives are laser cut and sharpened by hand. The blending of ultra-modern technology and precise processing by hand provides state-of-the-art design, perfect knife balance and superior out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe traditional single-steel blade (\u003cstrong\u003emonosteel\u003c\/strong\u003e) with a \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e core (61 HRC) is easy to resharpen and retains an edge for a very long time. This keeps things simple and reliable. The blade is \u003cstrong\u003eground on both sides\u003c\/strong\u003e (at a ratio of 50\/50) and can be used by right- and left-handed users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca title=\"Geometry\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade has \u003cstrong\u003ea\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ehigh polish finish\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called migaki) and lends itself well to the finest and most delicate cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe steel in the Supreme Twisted knife goes all the way to the tip of the octagonal handle made of unique and durable \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood with a phenol resin coating for superb handling and robustness. It also offers a firm, yet comfortable grip. The handle is where the innovation is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSupreme Twisted is a luxury line of Mcusta’s knives. Minimalist design of the blade combined with a one-of-a-kind handle will catch the attention of all knife buffs and collectors of Japanese blades. The knife comes with a traditional bamboo gift packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Do you wish to bring a smile on the face of a finicky cook that also loves all things beautiful? You just found a perfect gift. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser-cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this monosteel gyuto \u003c\/span\u003eis made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel. A simple-looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☝️ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1m3\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1lm\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39606153805912,"sku":"17010312410","price":305.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/products\/McustaGyutoSupremeTwisted210mm_17010312410_1.jpg?v=1631884951"},{"product_id":"mcusta-santoku-revolution-180mm-red","title":"Mcusta Santoku Revolution 180mm (7.1\") [Red]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Santoku Revolution Red is a knife for a serious home cook or a junior professional chef. Santoku knife is a versatile kitchen knife that will shine through all kinds of chopping and cutting on the kitchen board. Meat lovers will only miss a little bit of length with larger pieces of meat. Did you know that the word santoku means \"knife of three virtues\" in Japanese? The word \u003cem\u003esan\u003c\/em\u003e translates to \u003cem\u003ethree\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning that it can be used to prepare vegetables, fish, and meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, Santoku Revolution was made of the revolutionary new type of steel called \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives#powder-steels\"\u003ePowder Metallurgy\u003c\/a\u003e (PM steels), known for their great edge retention and corrosion resistance. The steel was hardened to 61 HRC and is san-mai clad, meaning the core SG2 steel is clad into 2 layers of softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is revolutionary too. The red pakka wood was shaped into the ergonomic decagonal (10-sided) handle which will sit comfortably in your hands for hours of work. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic pin was placed in the middle of the handle for added aesthetics, while a stainless bolster with a white splitter ensures a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39804767404120,"sku":"17010810652","price":235.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Mcusta_Santoku_Revolution_180_mm_Red__17010810652.jpg?v=1732795566"},{"product_id":"mcusta-supreme-twisted-petty-90mm","title":"Mcusta Supreme Twisted Petty 90mm (3.5\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcusta Petty Supreme Twisted is a handy and special looking knife, suitable for both home and professional use. Petty knife, sometimes also referred as paring or utility is used for all sorts of delicate tasks where a larger knife would be unwieldy. Petty knives are used for peeling, paring, decorating, cutting out cores of apple quarters, removing eyes from potatoes, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003emonosteel \u003c\/span\u003eblade is made of stainless and \u003cspan\u003egreat performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10. A simple looking, high polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang petty, attached to the never seen before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood handle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110440681818,"sku":"17010703770","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/17010703770_1.jpg?v=1695819967"},{"product_id":"mcusta-sujihiki-supreme-twisted-270mm","title":"Mcusta Sujihiki Supreme Twisted 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Sujihiki Supreme Twisted is a unique-looking slicer knife. Slicers have slightly longer and narrower blades than Gyuto knives, so they are intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. Laser-cut by custom machines developed by Mcusta, this monosteel Sujihiki is made of stainless and great performing, easy to resharpen, VG-10 steel. A simple-looking, high-polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin profile of the blade makes it a perfect tool for precise cuts of larger pieces of meat (eg roast, rib-eye steak) and fish, as well as for carving and filleting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe monosteel blade is made of stainless VG-10 steel that is easy to resharpen. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" title=\"VG-10 steel\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V), and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion-resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn more about knife maintenance \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/guide-maintenance-of-kitchen-knives\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe knife has a simplistic, high-polished blade with no extra features, designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted is a full-tang Sujihiki, attached to the never-seen-before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ered pakka wood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail that makes this knife even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adn ads\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1m3\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":1lm\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m15f0124149e4fd47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife makers in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548173189466,"sku":"170110201085","price":370.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Mcusta_Sujihiki_Supreme_Twisted_240mm_9.5__17011016670.jpg?v=1705584125"},{"product_id":"set-mcusta-zanmai-supreme-twisted-gyuto-santoku","title":"[SET] Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Twisted [gyuto + santoku]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Twisted Knife Set offers great versatility, featuring two key multi-purpose knives that can cover pretty much every cutting-related challenge in the kitchen. This set contains two knives:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-gyuto-supreme-twisted-240mm\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/mcusta-gyuto-supreme-twisted-240mm\"\u003eMcusta Gyuto Supreme Twisted 240mm (9.5\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-santoku-supreme-twisted-180mm\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/mcusta-santoku-supreme-twisted-180mm\"\u003eMcusta Santoku Supreme Twisted 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knives come out of Mcusta's futuristic, custom-made laser machines. The \u003cspan\u003emonosteel \u003c\/span\u003eblades are made of stainless, \u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, and easy to resharpen VG-10 steel. A minimalistic, high polished blade with no extra features is designed to put the focus on the uniquely shaped twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and almost without any applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the ultimate multi-purpose knife, always ready for any cutting technique \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe it chopping, slicing or rocking on the kitchen board. Due to its long blade, it is perfect for slicing larger pieces of meat and fish, as well as preparing vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits shorter and slightly wider counterpart, is also an all-rounder that will handle every kitchen task with ease, but it really shines when it comes across veggies in need of chopping. It is also suitable for cutting smaller to medium-sized pieces of meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach knife has a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\" title=\"Geometry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-geometry\"\u003edouble bevel (symmetrical) blade with convex (full hamaguri) grind\u003c\/a\u003e. Hamaguri grind allows superior sharpness that requires delicate handling and helps to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Such a shape keeps a lot of metal behind the edge and makes for a stronger edge, yet it still allows a good degree of sharpness. The downside to a convex grind is that it is very hard to reproduce by anyone other than a very experienced sharpener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupreme Twisted are full-tang knives, attached to the never-seen-before octagon-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003etwisted\u003c\/strong\u003e red pakkawood handle, allowing for a comfortable and firm grip. A mosaic pin was added to the middle of the handle, a small detail which makes these knives even more special. A stainless bolster was added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☝️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll knives from the Supreme Twisted collection are packed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury kiri box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (made of paulownia wood), so these knives will make for a great gift. Just don't forget to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to it when presenting the gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mcusta Zanmai:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife makers in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650344763738,"sku":"00520","price":476.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaSupremeTwistedGyuto-SantokuSet.jpg?v=1707748390"},{"product_id":"mcusta-slicer-vg-10-black-damascus-270mm","title":"Mcusta Slicer VG-10 Black Damascus 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis exquisite knife was assembled by \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Zanmai\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusively for SharpEdge. We have designed the set in cooperation with the local steak authority, Matej Stipanič (@customgrill). A well-thought-out combination of features to give meat lovers the ultimate prep experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe slicer knife is part of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-mcusta-meat-master-slicer-boning\"\u003eMcusta Meat Master Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which also features a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-boning-vg-10-black-damascus-165mm\"\u003eBoning knife\u003c\/a\u003e. They can be purchased as a set or separately - in our store only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoasting a captivating stainless black damascus pattern in combination with an elegant black handle made of pakka wood adorned with a mosaic pin, this set of knives exudes an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Slicer VG-10 Black Damascus 270mm (10.6\")\u003c\/strong\u003e is a looker. It is intended for cutting thin slices of meat and fish and for many kitchen tasks where precision is important. It is an indispensable tool for all lovers of meat and fish (sushi and sashimi) dishes. The 33 layers of softer and stainless steel that form the damascus pattern resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, easy-to-resharpen VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sujihiki-knives-slicer\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e or slicer knives are primarily intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, this knife will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and with almost zero applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Slicer VG-10 Black Damascus features a 270mm (10.6\") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. The 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50) with a hamaguri grind. The blade has a distal taper, meaning that the blane thins from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives it more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Black Damascus knife is a full-tang sujihiki, attached to the ergonomic black pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Two rivets and a lavish mosaic pin hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides aesthetics, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, - the bottom part of the handle - has a practical function, too; it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives instead of stamping them out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760509600090,"sku":"170114201607","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaSlicerBlackDamascus270mm_170114201607_1.jpg?v=1754561789"},{"product_id":"mcusta-boning-vg-10-black-damascus-165mm","title":"Mcusta Boning VG-10 Black Damascus 165mm (6.5\")","description":"\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis exquisite knife was assembled by Mcusta Zanmai exclusively for SharpEdge. We have designed the set in cooperation with the local steak authority, Matej Stipanič (@customgrill). A well-thought-out combination of features to give meat lovers the ultimate prep experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe boning knife is part of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-mcusta-meat-master-slicer-boning\"\u003eMcusta Meat Master Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which also features a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-slicer-vg-10-black-damascus-270mm\"\u003eSlicer knife\u003c\/a\u003e. They can be purchased as a set or separately - in our store only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoasting a captivating stainless black damascus pattern in combination with an elegant black handle made of pakka wood adorned with a mosaic pin, this set of knives exudes an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Boning VG-10 Black Damascus 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e is a looker suitable for at-home and professional use. The 33 layers of softer and stainless steel that form the damascus pattern resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, easy-to-resharpen VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/boning-knives\"\u003eboning\u003c\/a\u003e knife is, as its name already suggests, used for removing the bones from meat, poultry, and fish. The blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade. Boning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade.\u003cbr\u003eThe knife also has finger protection, as the bolster (at the transition from the blade into the handle) extends down the heel of the knife, which prevents your fingers from sliding down the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile primarily designed for deboning meat, it is also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efilleting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 kg (35 oz.), offering precision and control for delicate tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Boning VG-10 Black Damascus features a 165mm (6.4\") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. The 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50) with a hamaguri grind. The blade has a distal taper, meaning that the blane thins from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives it more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Black Damascus knife is a full-tang boning knife, attached to the ergonomic black pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Two rivets and a lavish mosaic pin hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides aesthetics, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, - the bottom part of the handle - has a practical function, too; it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives instead of stamping them out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47765752316250,"sku":"170118091606","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaBoningVG-10BlackDamascus165mm_170118091606_1.jpg?v=1709738814"},{"product_id":"set-mcusta-meat-master-slicer-boning","title":"[SET] Mcusta Meat Master [slicer + boning]","description":"\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis exquisite knife set was assembled by \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Zanmai\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusively for SharpEdge. A well-thought-out combination of features to give meat lovers the ultimate prep experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eslicer knife\u003c\/strong\u003e (sujihiki in Japanese) and the \u003cstrong\u003eboning knife\u003c\/strong\u003e are part of the Mcusta Meat Master Set, which we have designed in cooperation with the local steak authority, Matej Stipanič (@customgrill). They can be purchased as a set or separately - in our store only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoasting a captivating stainless black damascus pattern in combination with an elegant black handle made of pakka wood adorned with a mosaic pin, this set of knives exudes an aura of luxury that infuses every cut with boundless inspiration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-slicer-vg-10-black-damascus-270mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Slicer VG-10 Black Damascus 270mm (10.6\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mcusta-boning-vg-10-black-damascus-165mm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMcusta Boning VG-10 Black Damascus 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are gorgeous, true \"meat masters\". The slicer is a  knife for home and professional use. It is intended for cutting thin slices of meat and fish and for many kitchen tasks where precision is important. The boning knife is used to remove the bones from the meat before the slicer is up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 33 layers of softer and stainless steel that form the damascus pattern resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blades, giving every knife a unique look. The core of these knives is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, easy-to-resharpen \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sujihiki-knives-slicer\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e or slicer knives are primarily intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWith its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, this knife will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and with almost zero applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/boning-knives\"\u003eboning\u003c\/a\u003e knife is, as its name already suggests, used for removing bones from meat, poultry, and fish. The blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade. \u003cbr\u003eBoning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade.\u003cbr\u003eThe knife also has finger protection, as the bolster (at the transition from the blade into the handle) extends down the heel of the knife, which prevents your fingers from sliding down the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blades' cores were laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Slicer VG-10 Black Damascus features a 270mm (10.6\") long blade and the Mcusta Boning VG-10 Black Damascus features a 165mm (6.4\") long blade. Both are clad in what is called Black Damascus. The 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGEOMETRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThey have a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50) with a \u003cem\u003ehamaguri\u003c\/em\u003e grind. The blades have a distal taper, meaning that the blade thins from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives them more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knives are full-tang and attached to the ergonomic black pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle of the western (yo) type. Two rivets and a lavish mosaic pin hold the blades securely attached to the handles. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides aesthetics, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, - the bottom part of the handle - has a practical function, too; it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives instead of stamping them out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799075078490,"sku":"00523","price":433.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaMeatMasterSet_00523.jpg?v=1710333362"},{"product_id":"mcusta-kitchen-shears-65mm","title":"Mcusta Kitchen Shears 65mm (2.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Kitchen Shears 65mm (2.6\")\u003c\/strong\u003e are a versatile and elegant addition to any kitchen. One blade is serrated while the other is smooth, giving you precision and strength for cutting through meat and skin—perfect for tasks like \u003cstrong\u003ebreaking down a whole chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e or snipping bacon into pieces. The built-in plier feature allows you to crack shellfish shells and nuts effortlessly. They are also ideal for cutting herbs, dough, and other everyday kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eSeki, Japan,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, delivering a tool that is both functional and stylish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are made of stainless steel and can be taken apart for easier cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e blade \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 65mm (2.6\") \/ overall length \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e220mm (8.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e220g (7.8 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551402029402,"sku":"170567011867","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaKuhinjskeskarjeDamascus75mm_170567021866_1.jpg?v=1761572388"},{"product_id":"mcusta-damascus-kitchen-shears-75-mm","title":"Mcusta Damascus Kitchen Shears 75 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Zanmai Damascus Kitchen Scissors 75 mm (2.9\")\u003c\/strong\u003e are a versatile, elegant, and precise addition to any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eSeki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 Damascus steel blades\u003c\/strong\u003e are hand-sharpened to \u003cstrong\u003e60–61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering long-lasting sharpness and exceptional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separable design ensures effortless cleaning, while matte black acrylic handles provide a comfortable, hygienic grip. At 200 mm (7.9\") long and weighing just 102 g (3.6 oz), they combine strength, precision, and elegance—perfect for \u003cstrong\u003ehome cooks and professional chefs alike\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eVG-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e blade 75mm (3\") \/ overall length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e200mm (7.9\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e102g (3.6 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551485358426,"sku":"170567021866","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaVecnamenskeKuhinjskeskarje65mm_170567011867_1.jpg?v=1761572667"},{"product_id":"mcusta-pankiri-aogami-super-230mm","title":"Mcusta Pankiri Aogami Super Migaki 230mm (9.1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery essential kitchen knife set deserves a \u003cstrong\u003egreat bread knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to glide effortlessly through all types of bread — from rustic homemade sourdoughs and crusty baguettes to soft, airy loaves fresh from the bakery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e230mm (9\") blade length\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for both \u003cstrong\u003ehome and professional kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing comfortable, precise control. Thanks to its thin blade profile, a signature feature of all \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, it slices cleanly through any loaf with minimal pressure and virtually no crumbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerging centuries of Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eblacksmithing tradition with cutting-edge modern technology,\u003c\/strong\u003e Mcusta creates knives that deliver unmatched sharpness, balance, and precision. Each blade is laser-cut and hand-finished, achieving superior out-of-the-box sharpness and exceptional long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/serrated-knives\"\u003epankiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(bread knife) features a long, narrow blade with sharp, serrated edges designed to effortlessly cut through crusty bread without crushing the soft interior. Its length allows for clean, even slices with a smooth sawing motion, making it perfect not only for bread but also for cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, narrow blade ensures smooth, continuous slicing motions, while the thin grind minimizes resistance — resulting in clean, precise cuts with minimal effort. This design provides excellent control and a safer, more comfortable cutting experience on both hard and soft textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe centerpiece of this knife is Hitachi's \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003eSuper Blue Steel\u003c\/a\u003e (Aogami Super), which is the very top quality of traditional Japanese steels. This knife was heat-treated to around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a very hard steel, meaning that it will retain a super-fine sharpness for a long time. In addition, due to the high carbon content\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1.4-1.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e, the knife is very easy to sharpen. Among the high carbon steels, Aogami Super is also the least sensitive to rust. It also contains 0.4% vanadium as an admixture for micronized metal grains, which gives the steel more toughness. Aogami Super is rated as the most advanced carbon steel. The outer layers are of softer, stainless steel, giving the knife extra rust protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe handle features a \u003cem\u003eNejire Hachikaku\u003c\/em\u003e (twisted octagonal) shape crafted from natural \u003cstrong\u003eHinoki wood (Japanese cedar)\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a comfortable, stable grip and refined ergonomics. Accented with a decorative mosaic pin and a Nickel Silver bolster, it combines elegance with practical balance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is presented in a premium \u003cstrong\u003eZanmai Paulownia wood box\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the attention to detail and artistry behind Mcusta’s craftsmanship.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMITHY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai\"\u003eMcusta Zanmai\u003c\/a\u003e has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their \u003cstrong\u003e800-year tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of\u003cstrong\u003e 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC\u003c\/strong\u003e machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. 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The 33 layers of softer and stainless steel that form the damascus pattern resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, easy-to-resharpen VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/boning-knives\"\u003eboning\u003c\/a\u003e knife is, as its name already suggests, used for removing the bones from meat, poultry, and fish. The blade's handle and shape allow for a variety of grips and cutting techniques, especially useful when working around the bone. It is suitable for anyone looking for a slightly heavier but perfectly balanced knife with a super thin and precise blade. Boning knives are to be used around the bones, but not for cutting through them - the blade is too thin, which can result in a chipped blade.\u003cbr\u003eThe knife also has finger protection, as the bolster (at the transition from the blade into the handle) extends down the heel of the knife, which prevents your fingers from sliding down the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile primarily designed for deboning meat, it is also ideal for \u003cstrong\u003efilleting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 kg (35 oz.), offering precision and control for delicate tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50) with a hamaguri grind. The blade has a distal taper, meaning that the blane thins from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives it more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is a full-tang boning knife, attached to the ergonomic black\/brown pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Two rivets and a lavish mosaic pin hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides aesthetics, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, - the bottom part of the handle - has a practical function, too; it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai\"\u003eMcusta Zanmai\u003c\/a\u003e has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives instead of stamping them out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52692814430554,"sku":"170118091868","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaBoningClassicDDamascus165mm-Brown_Black_170118091868_2.jpg?v=1762774894"},{"product_id":"mcusta-slicer-damascus-d-classic-black-270mm","title":"Mcusta Slicer Damascus D Classic Black 270mm (10.6\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Slicer Damascus D Classic Black 270mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a looker. It is intended for cutting thin slices of meat and fish and for many kitchen tasks where precision is important. It is an indispensable tool for all lovers of meat and fish (sushi and sashimi) dishes. The 33 layers of softer and stainless steel that form the damascus pattern resemble a flame spreading from the bottom to the tip of the blade, giving every knife a unique look. The core of this knife is made of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat-performing, easy-to-resharpen VG-10 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sujihiki-knives-slicer\"\u003eSujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e or slicer knives are primarily intended for long pulls and precise cuts of meat and fish. The long and narrow blade is particularly useful for slicing meat or boneless fish, or for filleting and skinning fish. The long blade allows the meat or fish to be cut in a single drawing motion, from heel to tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its thin blade, typical for all Mcusta knives, this knife will slice through your veggies, meat, and fish with ease and with almost zero applied pressure to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V) and 1.5% Cobalt (Co).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade’s core was laminated using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e→ Read more on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Construction: Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Slicer Damascus D Classic Black features a 270mm long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. The 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGEOMETRY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade (50\/50) with a hamaguri grind. The blade has a distal taper, meaning that the blane thins from the heel of the blade towards the tip. This gives it more strength and weight at the handle (meaning we can exert more pressure with the heel) and more precision at the tip, allowing for smooth and precise cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is a full-tang sujihiki, attached to the ergonomic black pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle. Two rivets and a lavish mosaic pin hold the knife securely attached to the handle. A stainless bolster is added for a smooth transition from the blade to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides aesthetics, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/parts-of-japanese-kitchen-knife\"\u003eflat ejiri\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, - the bottom part of the handle - has a practical function, too; it can be used for crushing garlic and other ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high-tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer that uses laser machines to cut out the knives instead of stamping them out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e☝️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52692849033562,"sku":"170110201869","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaSujihikiClassicDDamascus270mm-Brown_Black_170110201869_1.jpg?v=1762775536"},{"product_id":"mcusta-tsuchi-large-hammered-pocket-knife","title":"Mcusta Tsuchi Large Hammered Pocket Knife [MC-0114D]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Tsuchi Large Hammered Pocket Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact folding knife made from VG-10 steel (60 HRC) with a 33-layer Damascus pattern. It features a frame lock mechanism integrated into the handle for secure blade locking. The upper half of the blade and the entire handle are finished with a hammered (tsuchime) texture. A pocket clip allows for convenient everyday carry.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta's folding knife can be a great gift to someone special - your best friend, your dearest, or your dad. Just don't forget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e to your gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe blade’s core was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003elaminated\u003c\/a\u003e using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 33-layer Damascus cladding ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind. The upper section is accented with distinctive hammer marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEquipped with a \u003cstrong\u003eframe lock mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e for solid and secure blade lockup during use. The handle is machined from a single piece of metal, enhancing torsional strength, stability, and mechanical reliability. The tsuchime texture not only adds visual appeal but also improves grip. A built-in pocket clip ensures discreet and practical carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of \u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and \u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/Mcusta_Tsuchi_Small_Hammered_Pocket_Knife_MC-0114D__17012900625--8.jpg?v=1775735727\" alt=\"Mcusta Tsuchi Large Hammered Pocket Knife [MC-0114D]\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53928433320282,"sku":"17012900626","price":205.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaTsuchiLargeHammeredPocketKnife_MC-0114D__17012900626_2.jpg?v=1776762594"},{"product_id":"mcusta-tsuchi-small-hammered-pocket-knife","title":"Mcusta Tsuchi Small Hammered Pocket Knife [MC-0113D]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcusta Tsuchi Small Hammered Pocket Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact folding knife made from VG-10 steel (60 HRC) with a 33-layer Damascus pattern. It features a frame lock mechanism integrated into the handle for secure blade locking. The upper half of the blade and the entire handle are finished with a hammered (tsuchime) texture. A pocket clip allows for convenient everyday carry.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta's folding knife can be a great gift to someone special - your best friend, your dearest, or your dad. Just don't forget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/japanese-knife-as-gift#present\"\u003eattach a coin\u003c\/a\u003e to your gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/steel-heart-of-japanese-knives\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (V for Vanadium, G for \"gold\" as in \"gold standard\") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant, which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/hardness-of-steel-according-to-the-rockwell-scale-hrc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAMINATION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe blade’s core was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/blogs\/knives-101\/blade-construction-lamination\"\u003elaminated\u003c\/a\u003e using the san-mai method to improve its structural integrity and subsequent ability to withstand impacts and prevent chipping. San-mai translates to “three layers” in Japanese, referring to a blade that is composed of a primary, inner layer of harder steel (hagane) and of two secondary, outer layers of softer steel (jigane) that protect the prior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLADE FINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e33-layer Damascus cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that every knife has a unique pattern on the blade, which makes it one-of-a-kind. The upper section is accented with distinctive hammer marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEquipped with a \u003cstrong\u003eframe lock mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e for solid and secure blade lockup during use. The handle is machined from a single piece of metal, enhancing torsional strength, stability, and mechanical reliability. The tsuchime texture not only adds visual appeal but also improves grip. A built-in pocket clip ensures discreet and practical carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBLACKSMITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcusta Zanmai has an interesting (and very high tech) philosophy of knife manufacturing. With their 800-year tradition of making knives, they decided to incorporate traditional knife craftsmanship knowledge into their own custom-made machines. Mcusta is the only knife manufacturer who uses laser machines to cut out the knives, instead of stamping the knives out of the steel sheet. Due to this process, their blades are less susceptible to structural stresses in the steel, making them the most innovative and modern knife maker in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandles and pins are milled to the precision of 1\/1000mm with their high-quality CNC machines. Every knife is then inspected and assembled by hand. The final (sharp) edge is sharpened by Mcusta's team of master craftsmen to get a very good out-of-the-box sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of \u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003eachine and \u003cb\u003ecust\u003c\/b\u003eom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaTsuchiSmallHammeredPocketKnife_MC-0113D__17012900625--9.jpg?v=1775736021\" alt=\"Mcusta Tsuchi Small Hammered Pocket Knife [MC-0113D]\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mcusta Zanmai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53928494956890,"sku":"17012900625","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2077\/0683\/files\/McustaTsuchiSmallHammeredPocketKnife_MC-0113D__17012900625_2.jpg?v=1776762555"}],"url":"https:\/\/sharpedgeshop.com\/collections\/mcusta-zanmai.oembed?page=2","provider":"SharpEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}