180mm MCUSTA Zanmai Beyond AS WA Bunka

The Beyond line's twisted handle delivers unique tactile feedback for confident chopping.

The MCUSTA brand of knives are hand-made in Seki, Japan, by a small team of skilled craftsmen at the Marusho factory led by our dear friend Tomo Hasegawa. The company was founded by his father over 50 years ago. We like their knives because of their fit and finish is usually flawless.

Location: Sek, Japan

Line: Beyond

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: Aogami Super (64 HRC)

Cladding: Stainless steel

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Twisted 8-sided oak with stainless steel ferrule

Weight: ~158g

Blade Length: 180mm

Overall Length: ~330mm

Thickness at Heel: ~1.6mm

Blade Height: ~49.3mm

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.