Classic Damascus Pakka 24cm Chef's Knife

Mcusta Zanmai 24cm Classic Damascus Pakka Chef's Knife This is the essential and versatile tool for every chef, designed for various tasks in the kitchen. It's hard to imagine cooking without it, thanks to its wide range of applications and great flexibility. Its broad, sharp blade effortlessly glides through fish and meat. It's perfect for cutting, slicing, chopping, and carving various ingredients. It also excels as a herb and nut chopping knife. The handle is made of Pakka wood, a composite of wood and resin. Such handles are known for their high resistance to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and humidity. Pakka, being a laminate made of thin layers of natural wood, gives character to each knife. Specifications: Blade: 33-layer steel with a VG-10 core Blade Hardness: 61 HRC +/-1 Blade Length: 24cm Blade Width: 5.0cm Weight: approximately 250g Usage Tips: After use, wash the knife and preferably dry it thoroughly or leave it to air dry on a rack. Avoid washing knives in the dishwasher. Chemicals used in dishwashers can lead to discoloration on the blade, permanent damage to the handle, or the blade itself. Proper knife storage is also essential. Magnetic strips and magnetic boards are highly recommended as they protect the knife when it's not in use during kitchen work. Traditional knife blocks with slots require attention when inserting and removing knives to preserve their sharpness. Remember to thoroughly dry them before storing, as the closed construction of knife blocks does not provide good ventilation for knives. Maintaining the quality of the edges also involves using cutting boards correctly. Wooden and bamboo cutting boards are recommended, while glass and stone boards are definitively discouraged. Additionally, pay attention to not cutting frozen products, items with bones, or immersing the blade in boiling water during cooking preparation. If kitchen knives are not used for an extended period, you can lubricate them with camellia oil to keep them in good condition. Following these guidelines will allow you to enjoy the benefits of these beautifully crafted, perfectly sharp knives for many years. Classic Damascus Pakka This collection is known for its excellent cutting properties and minimalist design, perfect for modern kitchens. The VG-10 core wrapped in 32 layers of Japanese steel creates the characteristic "Damascus" pattern on the blade, which beautifully complements the riveted handle made of black Pakka wood. Mcusta Zanmai Founded in 1964, Mcusta is a Japanese company specializing in the production of high-quality kitchen knives. Their expansion reached the world, allowing users to enjoy professional-quality blades both at home and in professional settings. The word ZANMAI is synonymous with luxury, which holds significant meaning in the production of each knife. In the first stage, the knives are laser-cut from steel sheets, resulting in high hardness. They are then cold-forged, increasing the steel's density, wear resistance, and the aforementioned hardness. Crucial to the quality of Mcusta knives is their manual assembly, emphasizing their quality and uniqueness.