MCUSTA Hexagon VG10 165mm Nakiri

165mm Nakiri

Although a nakiri looks like a chopping knife it is actually used for slicing vegetables and preparing garnishes. The thin blade is excellent for making a fine dice.

Zanmai Hexagon VG10 Series

MCUSTA excel in producing knives from VG10 steel. Unclad VG10 steel is very difficult to handle but the MCUSTA laser cut VG10 blades are exceptionally strong. These knives are all about the details:

• A single piece of hardened VG10 steel is attached to a hexagonal handle that gently transforms into a rounded hilt.
• The legendary MCUSTA hamaguri edge grind for superior sharpness.
• The nickel silver bolster is softened with rounded edges and attaches seamlessly to the handle with a decorative red spacer.
• A stainless steel pin secures the handle to the blade encircled by radiant luminescence.

Non-Slip Handles

Pakkawood is one of the great innovations of modern knife making but when polished it can be a little slippery. MCUSTA hexagonal handles are lightly textured so not only does it feel like real wood but no matter how wet your hands are the handle remains non-slip. Very comfortable and a pleasure to hold.

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.

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.