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Select 100 Kitchen tools

The Select 100 cooking utensils form a series of useful kitchen utensils for daily use. The Series focuses on stylish and simple equipment for easy use and clever functionality. The high quality range is an ideal addition for a range of tasks in a demanding kitchen environment.

Fruit knife with plastic knife sheath |

DH-3014 Blade 12,0 cm,

Handle 11,0 cm

Kai Japan - Fruit Knife

The Kai Fruit Knife from the Select series has a stainless blade and is a handy tool in the kitchen or on the way at the picnic.

The Kai Fruit Knife is always safely stored by the scabbard made of cherry wood.

The elegant, simple and ergonomic design of the Kai fruit knife is convincing.

The Kai fruit knife is not dishwasher safe and should always be cleaded by hand.

DG-3002, length/dimension: 9.50 cm

With the Sandrin knives brand, Turmond manufactures the blades of its knives using tungsten carbide which, through a sophisticated manufacturing process, reach the extraordinary hardness of 71 HRC, while maintaining at the same time a high torsion capacity and resilience.

Combining the popularity of the western chef's knife with a shorter Japanese-style blade, the Sandrin Gyuto is born, the perfect cutting tool, ideal for mincing, and slicing meats and vegetables.

This handy kitchen knife, with a Sandrin patented tungsten carbide blade with StaySharp Technology ™, keeps a clean and sharp edge longer than traditional steel blades.

Intended use: kitchen utility

Total length: 300mm
Blade length: 180mm
Blade thickness: 0.91mm
Blade material: hardness 71 HRC polyhedral tungsten carbide
Handle material: polymer
Black colour
Weight: 136 grams
Country of production: Italy

With the Sandrin knives brand, Turmond manufactures the blades of its knives using tungsten carbide which, through a sophisticated manufacturing process, reach the extraordinary hardness of 71 HRC, while maintaining at the same time a high torsion capacity and resilience.

Thanks to its straight cutting surface, the Nakiri model is ideal for vegetables and raw fish and is used by sushi chefs all over the world.

This handy kitchen knife, with a Sandrin patented tungsten carbide blade with StaySharp Technology ™, keeps a clean and sharp edge longer than traditional steel blades.

Intended use: kitchen utility

Total length: 280mm
Blade length: 180mm
Blade thickness: 0.91mm
Blade material: hardness 71 HRC polyhedral tungsten carbide
Handle material: polymer
Black colour
Weight: 134 grams
Country of production: Italy

With the Sandrin knives brand, Turmond manufactures the blades of its knives using tungsten carbide which, through a sophisticated manufacturing process, reach the extraordinary hardness of 71 HRC, while maintaining at the same time a high torsion capacity and resilience.

Santoku is a perfect balance between Gyuto and Nakiri. The shorter blade length helps to cut meats, cheeses, vegetables and fruit. Through the curvature of the blade, it maintains an oscillating forward movement while cutting.

This handy kitchen knife, with a Sandrin patented tungsten carbide blade with StaySharp Technology ™, keeps a clean and sharp edge longer than traditional steel blades.

Intended use: kitchen utility

Total length: 260mm
Blade length: 140mm
Blade thickness: 0.91mm
Blade material: hardness 71 HRC polyhedral tungsten carbide
Handle material: polymer
Color: Black PVD Coating
Weight: 117 grams
Country of production: Italy

Recommended use: Roast, Salami, Fish, Cooked Meat

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: 240mm.
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: 180mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: in Nylon, triple rivet, with brass spacers
Maintenance: hand wash only

Coltelli da cucina Victorinox adatti sia per un duraturo uso domesticoche per un intenso utilizzo a livello professionale.

Questi coltelli si caratterizzano per l'ottima qualità e purezza dell'acciaio inox impiegato che garantisce un taglio preciso e sottile unito aduna buona durata del filo. Le impugnature in Fibrox garantiscono inoltre una presa sicura e confortevole unita alla massima igiene.



Il manico in fibrox, materiale adeguato per una profonda ed ottimale pulizia senza che si rovini è adatto anche alla lavastoviglie ed è disponibile nel colore fucsia.

Il set comprendre:

coltello pane  - coltello cucina.

Ideale anche come regalo per una giovane coppia.

In the ancient City of Cutlery in Maniago, DUE CIGNI has been passionately producing high quality professional scissors and knives for over a century.
Special steels of the highest quality, innovative design and attention to the smallest details ensure that DUE CIGNI products do not go indifferent even to the most demanding user.
Latest generation machinery, qualified personnel and renovation are the elements on which the solid basis of the success of the DUE CIGNI brand is founded.
DUE CIGNI knives and scissors are ideal tools for professional users in the food and gastronomy sectors who need a perfect cut, effortlessly that lasts over time ... for over a hundred years.

Recommended use: vegetable, meat, fish knife

Country of production: Italy
Cutting steel: stainless steel 4116 X50CrMoV15 - HRC 55-57
Blade finish: satin
Blade length: 180mm.
Construction: full tang
Handle: black POM
Maintenance: also dishwasher safe

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

Multi-purpose vegetable and fruit knife. Thanks to the wooden case (shirasaya), similar to the one used for the katana or the tanto, the blade remains perfectly protected and easily transportable.

Intended use: Sports / Collection

Blade: 420J2 steel
Japan blade production
Handle: cherry wood
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 1mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 36g.
Sheath: cherry wood sheath
Note:

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

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

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: 180 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 335 mm
Weight: 147g.
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

Special 2020 edition in damascus steel of the Santoku manufactured by Victorinox. Limited to 1,884 pieces worldwide and with sequential numbering engraved in the walnut handle.

Recommended use: fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats, multipurpose, collection
Country of production: Switzerland
Sharp steel: stainless steel, damascus
Blade length: 170mm.
Handle: in walnut wood
Weight: 110 gr.
Maintenance: hand wash only

Recommended use: fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats, multipurpose

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: 90mm.
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: 170mm.
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, core Aogami Super (Super Blue carbon steel) from 62-63 HRC
Handle: Hinoki wood
Blade length: 150 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 285 mm
Weight: 85g.
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 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 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

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

Takefu Knives Village is a brand born in 1991 in Echizen Fukui, a city in Japan famous since 1400 for the production of knives.
The Takefu knives brand is based on the union of 10 local artisans who make each knife by hand.

The model presented is made by:

Mr. Masanobu Okada
Born in the city of Echizen in 1949, the third generation of forging artisans, he is one of the few living heirs of the "masaoki-ho" typical of Echizen, a forging technique that consists in hammering and folding the steel giving it a rhomboid shape for get a thinner, sharper and easier to sharpen steel sheet.

Initially specialized in the production of agricultural tools with the Monjiro brand, in recent times he began to produce artisanal kitchen knives with the traditional "uchi-hamono" technique, also receiving the title of Dentoukougeishi (traditional craftsman) after having undergone the strict examinations of the commission of the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation.

The uchi-hamono technique (uchi means blow and hamono means cutting tool) finds its origins towards the end of the 1300s, in the Muromachi period and consists of manually beating with a hammer and repeatedly a heated steel sheet until a blade of cut. Many tools made with this particular method are still on permanent display at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York.

In a recent interview Mr. Okada said: "I have been engaged with this art for over 45 years, but still today I still think that it is an infinite world where the notions learned never become obsolete and for this I feel I have to transmit them. to the younger generations ". Currently, under his careful guidance, two apprentices are thoroughly learning the blade polishing techniques.

Characteristics of the knife:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with cutting edge in White Paper Steel (Shirogami) at 62 / 64HRC and damascus with 67 layers
Provenance Lama: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant wood
Packaging: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade length: 265mm
Total length: 410mm
Blade thickness: from 3.5mm to 3mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Weight: 178g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Maintenance:
Considering the high carbon steel used for the blade and the extreme construction quality of these knives, we recommend a series of attentions to be followed to maintain the quality of the product over time.

- Never put the knife in the dishwasher
- Rinse the knife with hot water before first use
- Rinse the knife immediately after each use without aggressive dishwashing detergent and dry with a soft cloth (always starting at the back of the cutting edge)
- Aggressive foods such as lemon juice must be promptly rinsed immediately after use
- Do not use glass or granite plates as a cutting support. Use only wooden bases
- Pay attention that the cutting edge of the knife does not come into contact with other metal objects during its storage to avoid damage to the cutting edge.
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Takeshi Saji was born in 1948 in Takefu (Fukui prefecture), a city located roughly in the center of Japan and in the heart of an area for centuries devoted to the production of blades. His workshop is still there, built around the oven thanks to which, for several years now, Takeshi Saji forges steel (especially damascus) with which he makes various models of traditional Japanese knives. The choice of materials for the finishes (mainly natural), the essential lines - evocative of use - and the chromatic combinations of rare impact make his creations unique and unmistakable in the panorama of world cutlery and, at home, they have earned him the prestigious title of Master.

Intended use: kitchen knife, meat, fish
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with SPG2 sintered steel edge (63 hrc)
Handle: Desert Ironwood
Blade length: 235mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 365mm.
Weight: 200g.
Packaging: Wooden box
Notes: the knife is entirely handmade by Takeshi Saj

Use and maintenance

- Do not cut bones or frozen. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use stones for sharpening and maintenance of the blade.

The Premana Professional line of Coltellerie Sanelli was created by analyzing and solving, in every single detail, the problems that arise for the professional, private individual or the most attentive enthusiast who uses these work tools daily.

Use: Japanese knife

Blade: Surgical steel 54-56 HRC
Handle: Anti-corrosion sterilizable polymers
Blade length: 180 mm.
Total length: 310 mm.
Weight: 170 g.

The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

Knife intended for cutting vegetables: chopping, mincing, slicing and julienne, obtaining thin sheets of cylindrical vegetables are just some of the uses for which they are intended. Thanks to the particular shape, this model can also be used as a spatula to collect freshly cut products.

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 175 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Weight: 225 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

Universal knife for meat and vegetables

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 210 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 347 mm.
Weight: 250 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

The Shun Pro Sho series focuses exclusively on asymmetrically sharpened blades, i.e. on traditional Japanese shapes. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and materials, this series is particularly suitable for intensive professional use.

The elegant design of the knife skilfully combines the classic Japanese formal language with western components.

The blade of the knife is made of VG10 steel of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 165 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 305 mm.
Weight: 290 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetrical sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku Kinju

The Japanese filleting knives of the Seki Magoroku KK Yanagiba series are characterized by a puristic design and the octagonal handle in matt black pakka wood.

The extremely long and slender shape of the blade allows for thin and precise cuts, perfect for filleting fish. The blade of the Yanagiba series is ground on one side, made of stainless carbon steel, which meets the strict European standards and decorated with a soft and wavy line in a satin finish. The KK series combines robust quality with understated functionality.

Use: fish (sashimi and sushi)

Blade: MV 58HRC stainless steel
Country of production: Japan
Handle: in pakkawood, octagonal, with black nylon bolster
Sheath / Case: not supplied
Blade length: 270mm
Total length: 400mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Handle length: 127mm
Weight: 280g

Maintenance: NOT dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetrical sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku Kinju

The Japanese filleting knives of the Seki Magoroku KK Yanagiba series are characterized by a puristic design and the octagonal handle in matt black pakka wood.

The extremely long and slender shape of the blade allows for thin and precise cuts, perfect for filleting fish. The blade of the Yanagiba series is ground on one side, made of stainless carbon steel, which meets the strict European standards and decorated with a soft and wavy line in a satin finish. The KK series combines robust quality with understated functionality.

Use: fish (sashimi and sushi)

Blade: MV 58HRC stainless steel
Country of production: Japan
Handle: in pakkawood, octagonal, with black nylon bolster
Sheath / Case: not supplied
Blade length: 300mm
Total length: 430mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Handle length: 127mm
Weight: 300g

Maintenance: NOT dishwasher safe

The Masahiro knives come directly from the city of Seki, Japan.

The quality of these Masahiro knives is very high and they are characterized by an asymmetric processing of the blades: the left side of the blade is flat, the other side of the knife is beveled up to the edge and then polished. This modern Japanese blade design translates into a superior cutting capacity.

The MV series is made of molybdenum vanadium stainless steel MBS-26 (similar to a Sandvik 19C27 or a 440C and predecessor of the VG-10). The handles are riveted to a full tang with thin layers of black-stained wood pressed into a transparent (but not polished) polyamide.

Recommended use: Salami, Meat, Cheese

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Weight: 75g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

The Masahiro knives come directly from the city of Seki, Japan.

The quality of these Masahiro knives is very high and they are characterized by an asymmetric processing of the blades: the left side of the blade is flat, the other side of the knife is beveled up to the edge and then polished. This modern Japanese blade design translates into a superior cutting capacity.

The MV series is made of molybdenum vanadium stainless steel MBS-26 (similar to a Sandvik 19C27 or a 440C and predecessor of the VG-10). The handles are riveted to a full tang with thin layers of black-stained wood pressed into a transparent (but not polished) polyamide.

Recommended use: Meat, fish, fish cleaning

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 205mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5mm.
Total length: 335mm.
Weight: 114g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

The Masahiro knives come directly from the city of Seki, Japan.

The quality of these Masahiro knives is very high and they are characterized by an asymmetric processing of the blades: the left side of the blade is flat, the other side of the knife is beveled up to the edge and then polished. This modern Japanese blade design translates into a superior cutting capacity.

The MV series is made of molybdenum vanadium stainless steel MBS-26 (similar to a Sandvik 19C27 or a 440C and predecessor of the VG-10). The handles are riveted to a full tang with thin layers of black-stained wood pressed into a transparent (but not polished) polyamide.

Recommended use: Vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 175mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Weight: 115g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

Recommended use: Raw meat, vegetables, fish cleaning

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: Industrial
Blade: Hitachi stainless steel MBS-26 at 58HRC
Handle: Synthetic, riveted
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 375mm.
Weight: 202g.
Cleaning and maintenance: hand wash - not dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku Kinju

The kitchen knives of the Seki Magoroku Kinju series are particularly light in hand and allow a precise cut; convince with their high functionality and durability.

The typical Japanese blade shape in combination with the simple dark wood handle creates a minimalist and impromptu aesthetic.

Use: fish cleaning and preparation
Blade: Stainless Steel MV 58HRC
Country of production: Japan
Handle: in pakkawood, octagonal, with black nylon bolster
Sheath / Case: not supplied
Blade length: 180mm
Total Length: 320mm
Blade thickness: 5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 298g

Maintenance: NOT dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku
This type of traditional Japanese knives has been produced for hundreds of years in similar forms. This series fascinates thanks to its satin blade of high-carbon steel with a hardness of about 58HRC. The handle, in the traditional chestnut shape, is made of composite wood, a wood naturally rich in oils and therefore impermeable to water.

Use: meat / fish

Blade: Stainless Steel MV 58HRC
Origin: Lama: Japan
Handle: very hard and water resistant wood and black polypropylene
Sheath: -
Blade length: 240mm
Total Length: 378mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 153g

* Not dishwasher safe

Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handed people

Seki Magoroku Kinju

The kitchen knives of the Seki Magoroku Kinju series are particularly light in hand and allow a precise cut; convince with their high functionality and durability.

The typical Japanese blade shape in combination with the simple dark wood handle creates a minimalist and impromptu aesthetic.

Use: fish (sashimi and sushi)

Blade: Stainless Steel MV 58HRC
Country of production: Japan
Handle: in pakkawood, octagonal, with black nylon bolster
Sheath / Case: not supplied
Blade length: 180mm
Total length: 310mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 119g

Maintenance: NOT dishwasher safe

Kyocera KyoTop KT300HIP black ceramic knife, limited edition, handcrafted and sharpened, with riveted wooden handle and wooden display case.

LAMA
of 21cm in zirconium oxide processed with HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) process at 20,000 tons per square meter; a normal ceramic knife is usually produced with pressures of 300 tons per square meter.

SHARPENING
traditional Japanese, asymmetrical, chisel-shaped, recommended exclusively for right-handed people.

HANDLE
14cm in pakkawood and makassar wood with aluminum rivets; pakkawood is mainly chosen for its low porosity which guarantees maximum hygiene even after years of continuous use.

PACKAGE
display case in solid wood.

USE
Ideal for working and filleting raw fish (sashimi).

MAINTENANCE
Hand wash with water and dish detergent, showing that you are passing abrasive sponges directly onto the blade edge. Dry with a clean cotton cloth and put away. For sharpening only contact sharpening centers specialized in high-end ceramic 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

For the trend-setting Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, Kai has developed six additional knives made from corrosion-resistant 32-layer damask steel. It is embellished with a hand-hammered surface which in Japan is known as Tsuchime, thus combining timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness. The blades have a massive core of VG MAX steel with a hardness of 61±1 HRC. 

In analogy to the limited Anniversary Knife, great importance was attached also in this series to the knives providing optimum grip as well as extraordinary hardness. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, from bread knife to santoku, provides professional cutting tools which will set new standards in the premium segment by providing exceptional performance in a timeless design. 

True to Tim Mälzer‘s premise, „A good knife not only makes work easier but also helps to make cooking to turn out well“, each of the carefully manufactured damask knives was meticulously adapted to its respective area of use by the Japanese master forgers from Seki City. Due to the particularly symmetrical shape of their walnut handle, all shapes moreover ensure a precise cutting performance for both right-handed as well as left-handed use.

Shun Premier Tim Mälzer

Blade: Damascus stainless steel VG MAX hardness of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 140 mm.
Handle length: 110 mm.
Blade thickness: 2 mm.
Total length: 275 mm.
Weight: 150 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

For the trend-setting Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, Kai has developed six additional knives made from corrosion-resistant 32-layer damask steel. It is embellished with a hand-hammered surface which in Japan is known as Tsuchime, thus combining timeless aesthetic qualities with ultimate sharpness. The blades have a massive core of VG MAX steel with a hardness of 61±1 HRC. 

In analogy to the limited Anniversary Knife, great importance was attached also in this series to the knives providing optimum grip as well as extraordinary hardness. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer series, from bread knife to santoku, provides professional cutting tools which will set new standards in the premium segment by providing exceptional performance in a timeless design. 

True to Tim Mälzer‘s premise, „A good knife not only makes work easier but also helps to make cooking to turn out well“, each of the carefully manufactured damask knives was meticulously adapted to its respective area of use by the Japanese master forgers from Seki City. Due to the particularly symmetrical shape of their walnut handle, all shapes moreover ensure a precise cutting performance for both right-handed as well as left-handed use.

Shun Premier Tim Mälzer

Blade: Damascus stainless steel VG MAX hardness of 61 ± 1 HRC
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 180 mm.
Handle length: 120 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 315 mm.
Weight: 212 g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

With Shun Nagare, Kai created another innovative Japanese forging masterpiece. This series of fine-knotted knives, thanks to the special features of the materials and the technically complex production process they are made, is located in the extralusso class. Mirrored blades have a damask damask pattern. The dark gray-black handle further enhances the beauty of the knife. The blades of this series are made with two different qualities of steel, bonded to form a 72-layer Damascus steel. The complex machining of the two steel grades produces a blade with exceptionally long lasting cutting performance.

Kai Japan - Shun Nagare NDC-0702 Coreless Steel - Santoku knife 180mm.

Blade: Coreless Japanese laminated steel - 72 alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 - hardness 61hrc
Manicure: Pakkawood wood gray / black
Blade length: 180 mm.
Knife thickness: 2.2 mm.
Total length: 315 mm.
Weight: 222 g.
Notes: Not dishwasher safe

He was born in 1949 and is the 3rd generation of Okada Uchihamono. He is originally a blacksmith of gardening tools such as a sickle. In recent years, he has started to produce unique kitchen knife like your bought Takobiki. The Traditional Craftsman is the so-called Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) which is the Accreditation Examination conducted by the Traditional Crafts Industry Promotion Association Foundation in accordance with Section 8 of Section 24 of the Act on Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 265mm
Total Length: 410mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 3mm
Length Grip: 139mm
Weight: 162g

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 257mm
Total Length: 410mm
Thickness Blade: 4mm to 1.5mm
Length Grip: 139mm
Weight: 184g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Knife Features:

Use: meat / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Blade Length: 200mm
Total Length: 343mm
Thickness Blade: 3.5mm to 1.5mm
Length Grip: 127mm
Weight: 114g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

Mr. Hideo Kitaoka
He was born in 1950 and is the 3rd generation of Kitaoka Hamono. He has been a specialist of Kataba (single-beveled) knife from the beginning. He is also Dentoukougeishi.

Knife Features:

Use: vegetable / fish

Blade: CladSteel carbon steel with 62 / 64HRC White Paper Steel (Shirogami) cutting edge and 33-layer Damask "Suminagashi"
Origin Knife: Japanese craftsmanship
Handle: SandalWood, very hard and water resistant
Packing: in cardboard with Japanese writing
Length Blade: 170mm
Total Length: 320mm
Thickness Blade: 4mm to 2mm
Length Grip: 132mm
Weight: 166g

* Not every knife is signed on the blade by the craftsman who made it

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

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: 110mm.
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: 130mm.
Recommended use: vegetables, meats, semi-aged cheeses

Notes: developed in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Seki Magoroku
This type of traditional Japanese knives is produced by hundreds of years in similar forms. This series captivates thanks to its glossy and polished blade of high carbon steel with a hardness of about 58HRC. The handle is in Red Wood, a naturally rich in wood oils and therefore waterproof. The spike in polished propylene blends beautifully with the color of the wood. The Japanese name of this model is Deba, especially suited for the processing of the meat. Knife with asymmetric sharpening, not suitable for left-handers.

Use: meat and fish

Blade: Stainless Steel 58HRC MV
Production Country: Japan
Handle: Red Wood, very hard wood and water-resistant black polypropylene
Blade length: 105mm
Overall Length: 220mm
Blade thickness: 2mm
Handle length: 110mm
Weight: 88g

* Not dishwasher safe

Vincitore del prestigioso ed internazionale Good Design Award 2001 per l'originalità e la funzionalità del suo design.

- Lama in ceramica Ishi-Ba nera di 18 cm.
- Manico in ABS

Qualità made in Japan dal 1984

Con i coltelli in ceramica Kyocera cucinare diventa puro piacere. Le loro speciali caratteristiche:

- lama in ceramica di zirconia ultra-tagliente, molata a mano
- lama estremamente robusta e resistente alla corrosione
- materiale high-tech con ottima tenuta del filo all'usura
- assoluta precisione di taglio grazie alla superficie liscia e compatta della lama
- massima leggerezza ed estrema praticità grazie al manico ergonomico

I dieci segreti di Ishi-Ba:

* non trasporta gusti ed odori
* è di materiale inerte
* non provoca reazioni chimiche con gli alimenti
* evita sapori sgradevoli di metallo
* non arrugginisce
* non si deteriora
* non ha parti ossidabili
* è facile da lavare, basta sciacquarlo
* è leggerissimo e maneggevole
* rimane perfettamente affilato, anche per anni

L'origine della gestione del Gruppo Kyocera è la filosofia di Kyocera, una filosofia di vita basata sulle esperienze della vita reale e sulle regole empiriche di Kazuo Inamori, fondatore e presidente emerito di Kyocera Corporation. Con la domanda "Qual è la cosa giusta da fare come essere umano?" come criterio principale, la filosofia di Kyocera descrive il significato dell'impegno per una gestione corretta e dell'agire in conformità con i valori umani etici e morali e le norme sociali fondamentali. 

PRIMA DI UTILIZZARE IL COLTELLO LEGGA ATTENTAMENTE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI E LE CONSERVI

Questo coltello funzionerà per vari anni senza nessun problema se:
• Lo toglie dal supporto per coltelli o dal cassetto
• Lo utilizza per tagli diritti da eseguire su tagliere
• Lo lava e l'asciuga
• Lo rimette nel supporto per coltelli o nel cassetto dopo averlo utilizzato

USO
Ideale per tagliare frutta, verdure e carni senza osso
Il termine verdure e frutta è generic: non si possono elencare tutti i tipi di frutta o verdura sconsigliati,ma è tassativamente sconsigliato l’utilizzo su frutta e verdura dutra (zucca, noci di cocco, ecc, )
Utilizzi sempre un tagliere di plastica o legno; eviti di tagliare su marmo, pietra, piatti o piastrelle Per trinciare, separare e disossare, così come per tagliare alimenti duri, congelati, pane con crosta e formaggi, utilizzi sempre i suoi coltelli tradizionali in acciaio. Questi tipi di taglio richiedono flessione e torsione e, per questo motivo, conviene utilizzare un materiale più flessibile rispetto alla ceramica.
Per la sua protezione, la punta e la base della lama non sono affilate

PULIZIA
Lavare a mano con acqua e detersivo per piatti.
I coltelli in ceramica Kyocera con manico in plastica possono essere messi in lavastoviglie. Vanno riposti nel vano dedicato a mestoli e piccoli accessori nel cestello superiore, evitando il contatto con altri utensili in metallo. I coltelli in ceramica Kyocera con manico in legno non possono essere lavati in lavastoviglie.
Nel caso si producessero scolorimenti che non scompaiono con la normale pulizia, lavi la lama (non l'impugnatura) con una leggera soluzione a base di candeggina.

EVITARE
Non lasciare cadere su superci dure.
Non utilizzare la punta come punto di rotazione, l'estremità a§lata potrebbe penetrare nel tagliere, bloccarsi e rompersi Non esporre la lama alla amma diretta (la ceramica è un conduttore di calore). Non utilizzare la parte laterale della lama per schiacciare aglio o altri alimenti.

CONSERVAZIONE
Lo collochi in un supporto per coltelli, un fodero o un cassetto. Quando colloca o toglie il coltello dal supporto, faccia attenzione a non danneggiare la punta della lama.

USURA
Con il trascorrere del tempo tutti i coltelli perdono l'a§latura. Un lama di metallo dolce (acciaio inossidabile) "slitta" quando perde l'affilatura. I metalli più duri (come l'acciaio con carbonio) rimangono affilati più tempo, però perdono l'affilatura in modo diverso. I materiali più duri, invece di "slittare", tendono a scheggiarsi leggermente.
All'inizio la ceramica è più affilata - e rimane a§lata per più tempo. Con il trascorrere del tempo possono prodursi delle piccole incisioni sul lo della lama. Si tratta del processo normale per il quale perdono l'a§latura tutte le lame in materiale duro.
Nonostante la loro apparenza, l'esistenza di piccole incisioni non signica necessariamente che il coltello non sia a§lato. Potrà constatare che funziona perfettamente durante un periodo di tempo prolungato.
Quando il rendimento del coltello non sarà più quello desiderato, il processo di a§latura Kyocera farà si che il suo coltello torni ad avere un lama ben affilata.
È possibile che le incisioni più profonde e una punta rotta si possano risolvere grazie alla nuova affilatura.