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Mcusta Bread Knife

An amazing bread knife that will get you out of bed early to chase down a freshly baked crusty loaf for breakfast - every day.

MCUSTA Zanmai Damascus Series

Once again MCUSTA show themselves as being the masters of coaxing the ultimate from VG10 steel. Highly detailed knives that feature:

  • Stunning manipulation of 33 layer VG10 steel to bring out the ultimate beauty, strength and edge retention.
  • Fine scalloped edge that cuts bread like butter.
  • Totally seamless integration of blade all the way through the bolster to the stainless steel end cap.
  • Stunning fit and finish as you would expect from MCUSTA Zanmai.

Linen Micarta Handles

The durable handle material is a luxurious blend of linen set in resin under high pressure to eliminate any weak spots.

MCUSTA Zanmai Knives

The MCUSTA company motto is "Always Pioneers". Unlike other knife manufacturers in Japan MCUSTA employ methods such as laser cutting and CNC milling to create knives that are consistently superior. MCUSTA use a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern day technology to create blades that are both beautiful in use and aesthetic.

 

Style Bread Knife Blade Length 230mm
Overall Length 372mm Weight 160gm
Blade Thickness 1.6mm Tang Long pin tang
HRC (hardness) 60 Composition VG10 stainless steel
Edge Offset scallop Saya Not included

 

Care Instructions

Knife care for stainless steel knives

  • Never put in the dishwasher.
  • Dry thoroughly after handwashing and do not store unless fully dry.
  • Do not cut through bones, frozen foods or extremely dense items.
  • Always cut with a smooth action and never twist the blade, sideways pressure will damage the blade.
  • Use Japanese waterstones to sharpen your knife.

For detailed knife care instructions read the care notes in the package or click here.

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Western Magnolia Saya for 240mm Slicer
Okimoto Mori 300mm Bread Knife