The Mcusta Petite Jute Micarta Pocket Knife is a mini version of a folding pocket knife crafted from VG-10 steel (60 HRC) with a 33-layer Damascus and subtle tsuchime pattern. The integrated frame lock ensures secure and reliable operation.

The orange and black Jute Micarta handle offers a stable, comfortable grip. The integrated frame lock provides safe and dependable blade locking. Compact and equipped with a pocket clip, this is a practical yet elegant EDC knife—ideal for everyday use or as a refined gift.

STEEL:

VG-10 (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.

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 60-61 HRC.

LAMINATION:

The 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.

BLADE FINISH:

The blade combines tsuchime texture with a pronounced damascus pattern. The hammered surface emphasizes its handcrafted character.

HANDLE:

Jute Micarta in orange and black ensures a stable, non-slip grip. The frame lock provides solid lockup, and the pocket clip allows practical carry.

BLACKSMITH:

Mcusta 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.

Fun fact: Mcusta is a made-up word - a combination of Machine and custom!