Shape | Petty |
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Blade Length | 110 mm |
Weight | 110 g |
Steel Type | VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 60–61 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Western Handle - Pakkawood Metal Bolster |
Knife Line | Mcusta Zanmai Classic Pro Damascus Flame |
Made in | Seki, Gifu, Japan |
Brand | Mcusta |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
About the Shape - This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.
About Mcusta Zanmai Flame -These knives are for the cook who wants a seriously sexy knife with no maintenance. With a thick spine and tough blade, Mcusta Zanmai knives are like kitchen bling with added practicality. Many people are awed with these knives as they are a real eye catcher that literally falls through food with very little effort. Thirty-two layers of Damascus steel and a stunning handle will ensure this.
Based in Seki City, Mcusta is a family business that specializes in creating the best luxury blades. While most factory-made knives are stamped out from steel, Mcusta laser cuts their knives. The assembly is finished by hand to ensure quality. To quote their website directly: “...It has sticking to which the compromise is not permitted, and the making of a sensibility degree high potato is pursued.” We don’t really know what it means, but we think that the knives cut like a dream.