The Mcusta Tsuchi Large Hammered Pocket Knife 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.

Mcusta's folding knife can be a great gift to someone special - your best friend, your dearest, or your dad. Just don't forget to attach a coin to your 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 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.

HANDLE:

Equipped with a frame lock mechanism 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.

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.

Handles 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.

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