Gyuto • 210 mm • Micarta Green • SG2 core • westers hybrid handle • for both left and right hand use

Features of the Revolution series

The Revolution series has a decagonal handle, considered the best Zanmai handle, fitting firmly and comfortably into the hand and makes them easy to use. The blade steel is SG2, a powder steel made in Japan, and known for its excellent resistance to wear and corrosion. The hardness level is at 61HRC, with an amazing sharpness. The blade of this knife is made up of three layers, resembling a Japanese sword.

SG2/SPG2/SuperGold 2 steel/ Powder steel (Takefu special steel)

SG2 steel, also known as Super Gold 2 or R2 steel, is a high-quality powdered steel known for its exceptional properties in knife making. SG2 steel was developed by Takefu Special Steel Co. Ltd. in Japan and consists of a combination of a high carbon content and added elements such as chromium, molybdenum and vanadium.

The composition of this steel results in excellent edge retention, high hardness and good corrosion resistance, making it very popular with professional chefs and enthusiastic home hobbyists. The fine structure of SG2 steel ensures precise sharpening and high finish in sharpness, with the great advantage of being able to retain their sharpness for a long time, even with intensive use.

Elwin de Veld about Zanmai Mcusta

President Tomohiro Hasegawa, is young compared to other knife factory owners in Seki region. The company itself is also relatively young in the tradition of knife makers. Making chef knives now for a little more then 10 years, the focus was was always on scissors and pocket knives. All knowledge in the past years gained is passed to the new generation. This combined with new technologies makes Zanmai a well respected knifemaker.