Zanmai SPG2 Slicing Knife 18cm

Mcusta Zanmai SPG2 18cm Chopping Knife The Mcusta Zanmai SPG2 18cm chopping knife from the Japanese brand Mcusta Zanmai is equipped with a thin, rectangular blade and is designed for chopping and slicing vegetables, fruits, and boneless meat. Because the knife is exceptionally wide, you can quickly gather the chopped products and transfer them to a salad bowl or pan. One of the significant advantages of this knife is its wide blade, which allows you to easily transfer chopped products or herbs directly on the knife, straight into a pan or pot. The handle is made of pakka wood, a composite of wood and resin. Such handles are highly resistant to mechanical damage, high temperatures, and humidity. Pakka, as a laminate made from thin sheets of natural wood, adds character to each knife. Specifications: Blade: High-speed powder steel SPG2 Blade Hardness: 61 HRC +/-1 Blade Length: 18cm Blade Width: 8.7cm Weight: approximately 348g Usage Tips: After use, it should be washed and preferably wiped dry or left to dry on a dish rack. It is not permissible to wash knives in a dishwasher. The chemicals used in dishwashers can lead to discoloration of the blade, permanently damage the handle, or the blade itself. Proper knife storage is also essential. The most recommended options are magnetic strips and magnetic boards, as they allow for knife protection when they are at "rest" during kitchen work. Traditional slot blocks require attention when inserting and removing knives to preserve their edge. It is also important to remember to thoroughly dry them before storage since the closed construction of a block does not provide good knife ventilation. Maintaining the quality of the edges also involves the proper use of cutting boards. Wooden and bamboo boards are recommended, while glass and stone boards are definitely not recommended. Additionally, pay attention not to cut frozen products, bones, or immerse the blade in boiling water during the thermal processing of prepared dishes. Long-unused kitchen knives can be lubricated with camellia oil, ensuring that your knife is always in good condition. Following these guidelines will allow you to enjoy the benefits of beautifully crafted, perfectly sharp knives for many years. Mcusta Zanmai MCUSTA is a Japanese company founded in 1964, specializing in the production of high-quality kitchen knives. Their expansion has reached a global scale, allowing both home and professional users to enjoy professional-grade blades in their kitchens. The synonym for the word ZANMAI is "luxury," which is of great importance in the production of each knife. In the initial 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. Key to the quality of Mcusta knives is their hand assembly, emphasizing their quality and uniqueness.