Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Chef's Knife 18cm

Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami 18cm Chef's Knife This is the fundamental and versatile tool for every chef, designed with various culinary tasks in mind. It's indispensable due to its wide range of applications and high flexibility. Its broad, sharp blade glides effortlessly through fish and meat. It is intended for cutting, slicing, chopping, and carving a variety of products. It also excels as a knife for chopping herbs and nuts. The handle is made from pakka wood, a composite of wood and resin known for its high resistance 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: Interwoven 32-layer VG-10 and VG-2 stainless steel Blade Hardness: 61 HRC +/-1 Blade Length: 18cm Blade Width: 4.2cm Weight: approximately 168g Usage Tips: After use, wash the knife and preferably dry it or leave it to air dry on a rack. Washing knives in the dishwasher is not acceptable. Dishwasher chemicals can lead to discoloration of the blade or cause permanent damage to the handle or the blade itself. Proper knife storage is crucial. Magnetic strips and magnetic boards are highly recommended as they protect the knife during its "rest" while working in the kitchen. Traditional slotted blocks require attention when inserting and removing knives to protect their edges. Also, make sure to thoroughly dry them before storing, as the closed block construction doesn't provide good ventilation for knives. Maintaining the quality of the blades also involves using appropriate cutting boards. Wooden and bamboo boards are recommended, while glass and stone boards are not. Additionally, avoid cutting frozen products, items with bones, or immersing the blade in boiling water during the thermal processing of dishes. Long-unused kitchen knives can be lubricated with camellia oil, ensuring your knife remains in good condition. Adhering to these guidelines will allow you to enjoy the benefits of these beautifully crafted, perfectly sharp knives for many years. Ultimate Aranami A complex forging process of interleaved 32-layer VG-10 and VG-2 stainless steel has resulted in the most exclusive knives in this manufacturer's lineup. The Ultimate Aranami collection features beautiful, rust-free blades with an "oceanic" pattern and handles made of red pakka wood with a steel bolster. The knives come in an elegant Paulownia wood box, which absorbs moisture, making it suitable for both gifting and safe storage in your kitchen drawer. Mcusta Zanmai MCUSTA, a Japanese company founded in 1964, specializes in producing high-quality kitchen knives. Their expansion has reached worldwide, allowing users to enjoy professional-grade blades in both home and professional settings. The synonym for the word ZANMAI is luxury, which carries significant meaning in the production of each knife. In the initial stage, knives are laser-cut from steel sheets, resulting in high hardness. They are then cold-forged, enhancing the steel's density, wear resistance, and the previously mentioned hardness. Hand assembly is crucial for the quality of Mcusta knives, underscoring their excellence and uniqueness.