Damascus Blade Kitchen Knives: Slice and Cook with Style and Elegance

Recommended use: Vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Blade structure: sanmai with 49-layer external damask
Cutting steel: stainless steel, Sandvik FC61
Type of sharpening: Honbazuke, symmetrical
Blade finish: Passive etching
Blade length: 180mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: in Nylon, triple rivet, with brass spacers
Maintenance: hand wash only

Recommended use: vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Blade structure: sanmai with 49-layer external damask
Cutting steel: stainless steel, Sandvik FC61
Type of sharpening: Honbazuke, symmetrical
Blade finish: Passive etching
Blade length: 210mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: in Nylon, triple rivet, with brass spacers
Maintenance: hand wash only

The BEYOND series is the line of top-of-the-range professional knives produced by the Japanese MCUSTA ZANMAI for the year 2020.

The handles of the Beyond series are made of Hinoki wood and as per tradition have a decorative rivet with mosaic. The three-layer blade, with the two external stainless steel and the internal core in Aogami Super carbon (Super Blue Steel) is hardened to 62-63 HRC. Each knife is packaged in a wooden gift box with a bow.

Production: Semi-artisanal
Blade: 3-layer steel - stainless steel extrene plates, Aogami Super core (Super Blue carbon steel) 62-63 HRC
Handle: Hinoki wood
Blade length: 165 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 315 mm
Weight: 170g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe
Packaging: elegant wooden box

Steel specifications:

Aogami Super (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is one of the best Japanese carbon. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Blue Steel, it also includes molybdenum. It has excellent cutting ability and excellent thread retention. Aogami Super is also capable of achieving high hardness without being brittle. Many knife enthusiasts consider Aogami Super to be one of the best high carbon steels in the world.

The city of Seki in Japan has been the center of producing the best Japanese blades since the mid-13th century. Natural choice thanks to its wealth of natural resources: sand, iron, coal and water, all important elements for the processing of blades. The techniques and skills of the ancient blacksmiths, handed down over the centuries, have currently been combined with modern technologies. The city of Seki still remains today the center of production of the best Japanese blades.

Mcusta knives are made in Seki and are the pinnacle of this synthesis between Japanese artisan tradition and modern technology. Each knife is assembled by hand, finished and checked by the craftsmen of the Mcusta team. Mcusta knives are considered among the best in the world!

Coltelleria Collini is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives

Recommended use: bread, cakes, quiches, leathery vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Blade structure: sanmai with 49-layer external damask
Cutting steel: stainless steel, Sandvik FC61
Type of sharpening: Asymmetrical, serrated
Blade finish: Passive etching
Blade length: 240mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: in Nylon, triple rivet, with brass spacers
Maintenance: hand wash only

The BEYOND series is the line of top-of-the-range professional knives produced by the Japanese MCUSTA ZANMAI for the year 2020.
The handles of the Beyond series are made of Hinoki wood and traditionally feature a decorative rivet with mosaic. The three-layer blade, with the two external stainless steel and the internal core in Aogami Super carbon (Super Blue Steel) is hardened to 62-63 HRC. Each knife is packaged in a wooden gift box with a bow.

Production: Semi-artisanal
Blade: 3-layer steel - stainless steel extrene plates, Aogami Super core (Super Blue carbon steel) from 62-63 HRC
Handle: Hinoki wood
Blade length: 110 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 245 mm
Weight: 80 g.
Note: Not dishwasher safe
Packaging: elegant wooden box

Steel specifications:

Aogami Super (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is one of the best Japanese carbon. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Blue Steel, it also includes molybdenum. It has excellent cutting ability and excellent thread retention. Aogami Super is also capable of achieving high hardness without being brittle. Many knife enthusiasts consider Aogami Super to be one of the best high carbon steels in the world.

The city of Seki in Japan has been the center of manufacturing the best Japanese blades since the mid-13th century. Natural choice thanks to its wealth of natural resources: sand, iron, coal and water, all the important elements for the processing of blades. The techniques and skills of the ancient blacksmiths, handed down over the centuries, are currently combined with modern technologies. The city of Seki still remains today the center of production of the best Japanese blades.

Mcusta knives are made in Seki and are the pinnacle of this synthesis between Japanese artisan tradition and modern technology. Each knife is assembled by hand, finished and checked by the craftsmen of the Mcusta team. Mcusta knives are considered among the best in the world!

Coltelleria Collini is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: in laminated steel with 6161 FCH cutting edge and 49-layer damask outer cheeks
Cut: symmetrical
Construction: forged
Handle: in micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: bread, pastry

Notes: made in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: in laminated steel with 6161 FCH cutting edge and 49-layer damask outer cheeks
Cut: symmetrical
Construction: forged
Handle: in micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Recommended Use: vegetables, cured meats, meats

Notes: made in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Kai, the Japanese partner industry of Kershaw Knives, introduced Shun, a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality not only sticks to the steel employed but continues with the care of the workmanships and materials used, such as the beautiful black Pakkawood wood used for the handicrafts.

Kai Japan - Shun - Cleaver 175mm.

It is not advisable to use it to split large bones.

Blade: AUS8A stainless steel
Manicure: Black Pakkawood Wood
Blade length: 175 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 426 g.
Notes: Not dishwasher safe

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 180mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, sausages, meat, fish

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, meats,

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Production: Japan
Blade: laminate with sharp steel FC61 to 61HRC and damask outer cheeks to 49 layers
Cut: Symmetrical
Construction: Forged
Grip: micarta
Blade length: 200mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, meats,

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Recommended uses: Bread, Cakes, Pies, Watermelon, Melon
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel laminate Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 to 63HRC
Sharpening: A three phases, styled "Honbazuke"
Surface finish: Hammering mirror polished style "Tsuchime"
Blade length: 230mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Overall Length: 360mm
Weight: 200g.
Handle: pakkawood wood with mosaic pins, spacers brass and micarta and steel shank
Packaging: transparent plastic box with Miyabi logos
Maintenance: not dishwasher safe

Recommended uses: fish, Roasts, Sausages
Production Country: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel laminate Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 to 63HRC
Sharpening: A three phases, styled "Honbazuke"
surface finish: Hammering mirror polished style "Tsuchime"
Blade length: 240mm
Blade thickness: 2mm
Overall Length: 365mm
Weight: 195g.
Handle: pakkawood wood with mosaic pins, spacers brass and micarta and steel shank
Packaging: transparent plastic box with Miyabi logos
Maintenance: not dishwasher safe

Recommended uses: Raw Meat, Vegetables
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel laminate Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 to 63HRC
Sharpening: A three phases, styled "Honbazuke"
Surface finish: Hammering mirror polished style "Tsuchime"
Blade length: 240mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Overall Length: 375mm
Weight: 250g.
Handle: pakkawood wood with mosaic pins, spacers brass and micarta and steel shank
Packaging: transparent plastic box with Miyabi logos
Maintenance: not dishwasher safe

Recommended uses: Raw Meat, Vegetables
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel laminate Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 to 63HRC
Sharpening: A three phases, styled "Honbazuke"
Surface finish: Hammering mirror polished style "Tsuchime"
Blade length: 160mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Overall Length: 270mm
Weight: 90g.
Handle: pakkawood wood with mosaic pins, spacers brass and micarta and steel shank
Packaging: transparent plastic box with Miyabi logos
Maintenance: not dishwasher safe

Kai, Japanese industry Kershaw Knives partners, has introduced Shun, a set of kitchen knives suited to lovers and collectors.

Forged by a lamina of VG-10 stainless steel folded and twisted for 32 times, up to create the typical damask pattern on both faces of the blade. The knife has so excellent razor cutting capacity, penetration and edge retention unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives are the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field, and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the stunning black Pakkawood wood used for ergonomic handles.

Kai Japan - Shun - Utility 115mm. VERSIONE FOR LEFTY (the blade does not change compared to the DM-0701 model).

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle: black Pakkawood Wood
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Overall length: 265 mm.
Weight: 80 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe
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Kai, industria giapponese partner di Kershaw Knives, ha introdotto sul mercato Shun, una serie di coltelli da cucina adatti agli amanti ed ai collezionisti.

Forgiati da una lamina di acciaio inossidabile VG-10 ripiegata e ritorta per 32 volte, fino a creare il tipico disegno damasco su entrambe le facce della lama. Il coltello ha così eccellenti capacità di taglio a rasoio, penetrazione e tenuta del filo ineguagliate su qualsiasi altra lama in acciaio.

Attualmente questi coltelli rappresentano il top della tecnologia giapponese in campo culinario e la qualità non si ferma solo all'acciaio impiegato, ma continua con la cura delle lavorazioni e dei materiali utilizzati, come lo splendido legno di Pakkawood nero utilizzato per le manicature ergonomiche.

Lama: Damasco acciaio inox VG-10 a 32 strati
Manicatura: Legno di Pakkawood nero
Lunghezza lama: 200 mm.
Spessore della lama: 2 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 340 mm.
Peso: 214 g.
Note: non lavabile in lavastoviglie - VERSIONE CON MANICO PER MANCINI

Japan Kai - Shun - Slicing Olivato 230mm.

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle material: Wood Pakkawood Black
Blade length: 230 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 365 mm.
Weight: 200 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, Shun has introduced a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged by a layer of stainless steel VG-10 folded and twisted for 32 times, to create the typical design damask on both faces of the blade. The knife has such excellent ability to razor cut, penetration and sealing wire unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the beautiful wood used for black Pakkawood The handles ergonomic.

Japan Kai - Shun - Meat / Utilities 19mm.

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle material: Wood Pakkawood Black
Blade length: 190 mm.
Blade Thickness: 1 mm.
Total length: 324 mm.
Weight: 178 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe
Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, Shun has introduced a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged by a layer of stainless steel VG-10 folded and twisted for 32 times, to create the typical design damask on both faces of the blade. The knife has such excellent ability to razor cut, penetration and sealing wire unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the beautiful wood used for black Pakkawood The handles ergonomic.

Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, Shun has introduced a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged by a layer of stainless steel VG-10 folded and twisted for 32 times, to create the typical design damask on both faces of the blade. The knife has such excellent ability to razor cut, penetration and sealing wire unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality is not limited to steel used, but continues with the care of workmanship and materials used, such as the beautiful wood used for black Pakkawood The handles ergonomic.

Blade: Damascus steel VG-10 to 32 layers
Handle material: Wood Pakkawood Black
Blade length: 165 mm.
Blade Thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 282 mm.
Weight: 116 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 205 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 342 mm.
Weight: 208 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Usi Consigliati: Carne Cruda, Verdure, Pesce
Paese di Produzione: Giappone
Lama: Acciaio inox laminato Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 a 63HRC
Affilatura: A tre fasi, in stile "Honbazuke"
Finitura Superficiale: Martellatura lucidata a specchio in stile "Tsuchime"
Lunghezza Lama: 180mm
Spessore Lama: 2mm
Lunghezza Totale: 320mm
Peso: 200g.
Impugnatura: Legno di pakkawood con pin a mosaico, spaziatori in ottone e micarta e codolo in acciaio
Confezione: Scatola in plastica trasparente con loghi Miyabi
Manutenzione: non lavabile in lavastoviglie

Usi Consigliati: Carne Cruda, Verdure
Paese di Produzione: Giappone
Lama: Acciaio inox laminato Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 a 63HRC
Affilatura: A tre fasi, in stile "Honbazuke"
Finitura Superficiale: Martellatura lucidata a specchio in stile "Tsuchime"
Lunghezza Lama: 200mm
Spessore Lama: 2mm
Lunghezza Totale: 335mm
Peso: 200g.
Impugnatura: Legno di pakkawood con pin a mosaico, spaziatori in ottone e micarta e codolo in acciaio
Confezione: Scatola in plastica trasparente con loghi Miyabi
Manutenzione: non lavabile in lavastoviglie

Usi Consigliati: Frutta e Verdura, piccoli pesci, salumi, formaggi semi-stagionati
Paese di Produzione: Giappone
Lama: Acciaio inox laminato Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 a 63HRC
Affilatura: A tre fasi, in stile "Honbazuke"
Finitura Superficiale: Martellatura lucidata a specchio in stile "Tsuchime"
Lunghezza Lama: 130mm
Spessore Lama: 1.5mm
Lunghezza Totale: 235mm
Peso: 100g.
Impugnatura: Legno di pakkawood con pin a mosaico, spaziatori in ottone e micarta e codolo in acciaio
Confezione: Scatola in plastica trasparente con loghi Miyabi
Manutenzione: non lavabile in lavastoviglie

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 265 mm.
Weight: 80 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 210 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 340 mm.
Weight: 185 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 230 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 370 mm.
Weight: 193 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 230 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 365 mm.
Weight: 230 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 200 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 340 mm.
Weight: 214 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 225 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 390 mm.
Weight: 255 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop at the steel used, however, but continues with the care taken in the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 160 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 265 mm.
Weight: 162 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 125 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 230 mm.
Weight: 65 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 180 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 320 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made from laminated steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damascus. The result is excellent cutting ability combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by differentiated tempering.

These knives currently represent the top of Japanese culinary technology. However, the quality does not stop with just the steel used, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-ply Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: black Pakkawood
Blade length: 85 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 195 mm.
Weight: 65 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Kai, a Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, has introduced Shun, a series of kitchen knives suitable for enthusiasts and collectors.

Forged from a sheet of VG-10 stainless steel folded and twisted 32 times, to create the typical Damascus design on both sides of the blade. The knife thus has excellent razor-sharp cutting capabilities, penetration and edge retention unmatched on any other steel blade.

Currently, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese technology in the culinary field, and the quality doesn't stop only with the steel used, but continues with the attention to workmanship and materials used, such as the splendid black Pakkawood used for the ergonomic handles.

Blade: Damascus stainless steel VG-10, 32 layers
Handle: Black Pakkawood wood
Blade length: 60 mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5 mm.
Total length: 180 mm.
Weight: 62 g.
Note: not dishwasher safe"

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 105 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 220 mm.
Weight: 68 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 190 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 325 mm.
Weight: 238 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 175 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 310 mm.
Weight: 215 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 265 mm.
Weight: 82 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 265 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 140 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 265 mm.
Weight: 138 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop with the steel used, however, but continues with the care of the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: 32-layer Damascus laminate and VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 165 mm
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 230 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Shun Classic is one of the flagship lines of the Kai Group (which currently also includes the Kershaw and Zero Tolerance brands), a famous Japanese manufacturer of knives and razors since the early 1900s. This is a series of knives and kitchen accessories suitable for professionals and enthusiasts.

The blades are made of rolled steel consisting of an inner layer of VG-10 stainless steel and two outer cheeks of 32-layer damask. The result is excellent cutting capacity combined with excellent edge retention and good flexibility, which is also guaranteed by the differentiated tempering.

Today, these knives represent the pinnacle of Japanese culinary technology. The quality does not stop at the steel used, however, but continues with the care taken in the workmanship (sharpening in particular) and the materials used, such as the splendid Pakkawood used for the handles.

Blade: VG-10 stainless steel - to ensure flexibility the damascus-rolled steel used on most models in this series was not used
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 300 mm.
Blade thickness: 1 mm.
Total length: 440 mm.
Weight: 170 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Kai, Japanese industry partner of Kershaw Knives, has introduced Shun to the market, a series of kitchen knives suitable for lovers and collectors.

Forged from a sheet of VG-10 stainless steel folded and twisted 32 times, to create the typical Damascus design on both sides of the blade. The knife thus has excellent razor cutting capabilities, penetration and edge holding unmatched by any other steel blade.

Currently these knives represent the top of Japanese technology in the culinary field and the quality does not stop only at the steel used, but continues with the care of the workmanship and materials used, such as the splendid black Pakkawood used for the ergonomic handles.

Blade: Damascus 32-layer VG-10 stainless steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 110mm.
Notes: Not dishwasher safe

The BEYOND series is the line of top-of-the-range professional knives produced by the Japanese MCUSTA ZANMAI for the year 2020.

The handles of the Beyond series are made of Hinoki wood and as per tradition have a decorative rivet with mosaic. The three-layer blade, with the two external stainless steel and the internal core in Aogami Super carbon (Super Blue Steel) is hardened to 62-63 HRC. Each knife is packaged in a wooden gift box with a bow.

Production: Semi-artisanal
Blade: 3-layer steel - stainless steel extrene plates, Aogami Super core (Super Blue carbon steel) 62-63 HRC
Handle: Hinoki wood
Blade length: 270 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 432 mm
Weight: 180g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe
Packaging: elegant wooden box

Steel specifications:

Aogami Super (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is one of the best Japanese carbon. In addition to containing more carbon, chromium and tungsten than Blue Steel, it also includes molybdenum. It has excellent cutting ability and excellent thread retention. Aogami Super is also capable of achieving high hardness without being brittle. Many knife enthusiasts consider Aogami Super to be one of the best high carbon steels in the world.

The city of Seki in Japan has been the center of producing the best Japanese blades since the mid-13th century. Natural choice thanks to its wealth of natural resources: sand, iron, coal and water, all important elements for the processing of blades. The techniques and skills of the ancient blacksmiths, handed down over the centuries, have currently been combined with modern technologies. The city of Seki still remains today the center of production of the best Japanese blades.

Mcusta knives are made in Seki and are the pinnacle of this synthesis between Japanese artisan tradition and modern technology. Each knife is assembled by hand, finished and checked by the craftsmen of the Mcusta team. Mcusta knives are considered among the best in the world!

Coltelleria Collini is the official distributor for Italy of MCUSTA Japanese knives