Coltelli da cucina giapponesi: caratteristiche e tipologie

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

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

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

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