MCUSTA MC-0241GD Tanto SPG2/R2 Damascus - Fixed Japanese Knife

The MCUSTA MC-0241GD is a high-end fixed knife inspired by traditional Seki swords, crafted with Japanese craftsmanship. This exclusive model combines classic aesthetics with modern materials, offering a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. The SPG2/R-2 laminated damascus steel blade provides exceptional cutting performance, while the Japanese-style tsuka-gawa breed and woven leather handle ensures a secure and comfortable grip. Packaged in an elegant paulownia wood box, it is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of high-quality knives.

Intended Use: Collector/Sportsman

Type of manufacture: industrial
Blade: full tang in rolled damascus steel, with a 61/62HRC SPG2 core and R-2 outer cheeks
Blade finish: hammering (Tsuchime)
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: genuine Breed leather handle (Samekawa) with leather weave (Tsuka-Gawa)
Blade length: 135mm.
Blade thickness: 4.2mm.
Total length: 265mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 195g.
Sheath: leather, belt, for vertical carry
Packaging: box made of Paulownia wood, with manufacturer's logos
Notes: -

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