Coltelli da cucina giapponesi: caratteristiche e tipologie

With the Shun Engetsu edition (translated: full moon), Kai celebrates the 20th anniversary of its well-known brand Shun, a special series limited and numbered to 248 pieces in Europe of the highest level: 71 alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steels create a unique and extraordinary blade model.

The symmetrically shaped handle is made of pakka wood which impresses with its elegant royal blue/black wood grain and artistic inlay.

Kai Japan - Chinese 180mm.

Vegetable knife

The blade of the knife is made of 71-layer Coreless Damascus steel
Handle: Black Pakkawood
Blade length: 180mm.
Handle length:120mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Weight: 310g.
Notes: not dishwasher safe

A new dimension made possible by our equally new premium steel. ZWILLING developed this steel and used it for the first time in the new TAKUMI knife series. 100 layers in Damascus design enclose the FC 63 core and ensure the superior hardness and edge retention of all knives in the series. Japanese and ZWILLING knives become TAKUMI - a combination with a tradition and a new chapter in the success story.

The ultra-sharp Honbazuke sharpening is particularly noteworthy. The blade has been hand-sharpened in Seki by true masters of their craft and is the result of high-precision work. With our brand new premium steel as the middle layer, 101 layers of steel have been embossed, resulting in a blade that is in a class of its own: a hardness of 63 HRC, great initial sharpness and edge retention and at the same time maximum flexibility for cutting, roll-chopping and mincing.

The Santoku knife from the ZWILLING TAKUMI series is a true original, a knife made in Japan. Made in the Japanese city of Seki, this Santoku knife is the result of traditional oriental craftsmanship combined with German engineering.

Recommended use: Vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Blade structure: 100 layers of premium steel and an FC 63 core
Cutting steel: stainless steel, FC63
Type of sharpening: Honbazuke, symmetrical
Blade finish: Passive etching
Blade length: 180mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: Fine Micarta handle
Maintenance: hand wash only

SANTOKU - THE KNIFE WITH THE THREE VIRTUES

Did you know that? Santoku knives are Japanese knives that also have a Japanese word in their name. Santoku means "three virtues", and refers to the foods that can be cut with a knife: meat, fish and vegetables.

THE ALL-ROUND KITCHEN: ESSENTIAL

Thanks to its "three virtues", the Santoku knife is suitable for practically anything you want to cut. In other words, the Santoku knife is the all-rounder of the ZWILLING TAKUMI series, and something you can't do without in any well-equipped kitchen!

HARD, SHARP, RELIABLE

This high-quality premium knife from the TAKUMI series is made in Japan, a product of traditional craftsmanship. Our new premium steel makes it ultra hard, while its Honbazuke sharpening allows for even the finest cuts. A knife you can rely on!

Fratelli Rizzi was founded at the end of the 19th century in Premana, a small Italian mountain village located between Valtellina and Valsassina. A flexible and competitive company that, combining the typical characteristics of craftsmanship with the continuous research of new technologies, is synonymous with quality in the production of professional cutlery.

In 2012, after about 50 years of experience in the cutlery sector, Fratelli Rizzi decides to propose its own lines of professional cutlery under the name of MaglioNero, combining them with numerous collaborations with the best Italian and European operators in the field of professional cutlery.

THE ISIDE LINE
Developed with the help of Michelin-starred chef Iside De Cesare, it was created to best satisfy all cutting needs in the kitchen.
It features modern, elegant and functional lines, with a full silk handle and Nitro-B steel blades with a hardness of 57HRC to ensure a high level of edge retention and marked corrosion resistance. The handles, full tang, are made of polished POM with stainless steel rivets; their special design is studied to offer a comfortable ergonomics and optimize the balance of the knife.

Suggested use: vegetables, raw meat, fish

Country of production: Premana, Italy
Cutting edge steel: Nitro-B stainless steel with hardness of 57HRC
Blade finish: satin
Blade length: 190mm.
Construction: full tang with riveted handle
Handle: black POM
Maintenance: manual washing recommended; suitable for occasional washing in the dishwasher

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 has been forging 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 Maestro.

Intended use: vegetable knife
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 32-layer VG10 steel edge
Handle: in deer horn
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 305mm.
Weight: 236g.
Packaging: Cardboard 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.

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 has been forging 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 Maestro.

Intended use: vegetable knife
Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Japan
Blade: Hand forged, laminated damascus with 32-layer VG10 steel edge
Handle: in deer horn
Blade length: 170mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Weight: 260g.
Packaging: Cardboard 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.

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 has been forging 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 Maestro.

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

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

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

Victorinox kitchen knives suitable for both durable domestic useand for intensive use at the professional level.

These knives are characterized by the excellent quality and purity of the stainless steel used, which guarantees a precise and fine cut combined with good edge durability. Fibrox handles also ensure a secure and comfortable grip combined with maximum hygiene.

The fibrox handle, a material suitable for deep and optimal cleaning without spoiling is also suitable for the dishwasher and is available in fuchsia color.

The set includes:

bread knife - kitchen knife.

Also ideal as a gift for a young couple.

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

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, 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

Recommended Use: cutting and preparing vegetables, fish and white meat

Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: surgical stainless steel with hardness of 54-56 HRC
Handle: made of sterilizable anti-corrosion polymer, with Biomaster antibacterial additive
Blade length: 160mm.
Total length: 285mm.
Packaging: cardboard blade cover with Sanelli logos.
Weight: 166g.

FORM AND FUNCTION
The Premana Professional line was created by analyzing and solving, in every detail, the problems faced by the most attentive professional who uses these working tools on a daily basis. By making the green knives of the Premana Professional line, Coltellerie Sanelli S.r.l. has significantly improved the concept of safety, reliability, and hygiene in a decisive way, paying attention not only to the hardness, flexibility and shearing power of the blades, but also to the ergonomic shape of the handle.

THE BLADES.
The convex shape of the blade provides effective support when considerable effort is required on the part of the user and is also characterized by: high hardness (54-56 HRC), good flexibility, high shearing power, long edge life, edge shape especially designed for professional use, and excellent ease of resharpening.

HANDLES.
Exclusive ergonomic design of the handle resulting from special studies carried out at qualified University Institutes (research unit called EPM: Ergonomics of Posture and Movement at the Polytechnic University of Milan) and validated by computerized experimental tests.

ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION
Sanelli and Biomaster have developed permanent antibacterial protection for the handles of Premana line knives through the use of silver ions.
Biomaster is a silver ion-based, inorganic additive suitable for imparting antibacterial characteristics to plastics that safely inhibits microbial growth from the first few minutes, reaching almost total inhibition within 24 hours. Once incorporated into a product, Biomaster becomes an integral part of it providing safe, effective and inexhaustible antimicrobial protection.
Laboratory tests have shown that Biomaster, incorporated into the handles of Sanelli Premana Professional Line knives, is effective in the permanent microbiological eradication of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) to the extent of 99.7 percent, obtaining ISO22196:20111 certification.

Recommended Use: cutting and preparing vegetables, fish and white meat

Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: surgical stainless steel with hardness of 54-56 HRC
Handle: made of sterilizable anti-corrosion polymer, with Biomaster antibacterial additive
Blade length: 180mm.
Total length: 310mm.
Packaging: cardboard blade cover with Sanelli logos.
Weight: 170g.

FORM AND FUNCTION
The Premana Professional line was created by analyzing and solving, in every detail, the problems faced by the most attentive professional who uses these working tools on a daily basis. By making the green knives of the Premana Professional line, Coltellerie Sanelli S.r.l. has significantly improved the concept of safety, reliability, and hygiene in a decisive way, paying attention not only to the hardness, flexibility and shearing power of the blades, but also to the ergonomic shape of the handle.

THE BLADES.
The convex shape of the blade provides effective support when considerable effort is required on the part of the user and is also characterized by: high hardness (54-56 HRC), good flexibility, high shearing power, long edge life, edge shape especially designed for professional use, and excellent ease of resharpening.

HANDLES.
Exclusive ergonomic design of the handle resulting from special studies carried out at qualified University Institutes (research unit called EPM: Ergonomics of Posture and Movement at the Polytechnic University of Milan) and validated by computerized experimental tests.

ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION
Sanelli and Biomaster have developed permanent antibacterial protection for the handles of Premana line knives through the use of silver ions.
Biomaster is a silver ion-based, inorganic additive suitable for imparting antibacterial characteristics to plastics that safely inhibits microbial growth from the first few minutes, reaching almost total inhibition within 24 hours. Once incorporated into a product, Biomaster becomes an integral part of it providing safe, effective and inexhaustible antimicrobial protection.
Laboratory tests have shown that Biomaster, incorporated into the handles of Sanelli Premana Professional Line knives, is effective in the permanent microbiological eradication of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) to the extent of 99.7 percent, obtaining ISO22196:20111 certification.

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: 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

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

Blade: Japanese VG10 rolled steel in SanMai at 61 hrc
Handle: Black Pakkawood wood
Blade length: 180 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2 mm.
Total length: 300 mm.
Weight: 206 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

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
Lama origin: Japan
Handle: Red Wood, very hard wood and water-resistant black polypropylene
Blade length: 155mm
Overall Length: 290mm
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Handle length: 110mm
Weight: 244g

* Not dishwasher

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.