MCUSTA Zanmai Limited Edition Genbu - Black Tortoise 4pc Set

Black Tortoise "Genbu" Limited Edition

Only 50 of these luxurious 4 piece box sets have been produced by Mcusta Zanmai.  

"Genbu" the Black Tortoise, is the guardian of the North (compass direction) - one of the Shijin - the four mythological creatures of Taoism and represents the element of Water and the season of Winter. The Black Tortoise also has strong links to Feng Shui and astrology.

The previous 3 sets Suzaku (Red Phoenix), Byakko (White Tiger) and Seiryu (Blue Dragon) are sold out globally, but this 2024 limited edition is undoubtedly the best one yet. 

Limited Edition Knife Set

Meticulously produced, this is the fourth limited edition series by Mcusta Zanmai.

The Shijin series are used as a showcase for the outstanding craftsmanship and technological abilities of MCUSTA Zanmai.

Genbu is depicted as a Black Tortoise entwined with a Serpent. Blades for this series have an impressive 3D Tortoise shell stainless steel cladding in SUS410 around coreless VG2/VG10 damascus. The blades are blackened with PVD technology.

A Nickel Silver Serpents tail end cap and green snakeskin resin handle are multifaceted in a way that only MCUSTA can produce. All blades are numbered in a series out of 50 as are the handmade wooden boxes.

Available for viewing and purchase in Artarmon, Stanmore and Richmond stores but please phone ahead to check availability.

About Mcusta Zanmai

The company value for MCUSTA Zanmai is 'Always Innovate' and under the third generation President Tomo Hasegawa the innovation continues.

Mcusta Zanmai are known as one of the most advanced knife workshops in Japan today. Their knives are laser cut, CNC milled to perfection and then assembled and sharpened to an enviable edge. 

Tomo Hasegawa tells us the Black Tortoise Limited Edition is the pinnacle of their knife making capability and the very best knives to ever leave the MCUSTA workshop.

Please note:

• Resin handles are not perfectly heat resistant, so keep away from a hot stove.

Not just a statement piece, these are high performance knives to be enjoyed in your kitchen.

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.