Sujihiki • 240 mm • Redd pakka • coreless VG10/VG2 • Octagonal handle with nikkel and mozaic pin • for both right and left hand use

Features of the Ultimate series

The Ultimate Aranami serie is the Zanmai top-of-the-line. The product is made from Coreless Steel: a combination of VG10 and VG2 layers. Although it looks like Damascus, all the layers are hard. The ocean waves shape painted on the blade was inspired by the traditional Japanese paintings. The knife handle has the octagonal shape and both of tips with metal finish and details in mosaic. This product includes a wood box.

Coreless-steel

In contrast to a Damascus blade, which consists of a hagane (core steel) and jigane (outer layers), the Coreless series is constructed using a double monosteel structure. It is made from 70 layers of VG10 and VG2 steel, forged together all the way to the cutting edge. Using two different types of steel at the edge ensures long-lasting sharpness.

Normally, the maker selects the steel from the manufacturer. With Coreless, the makers of the steel (Takefu Steel) select the craftsman instead—in other words, you have to earn the right to work with Coreless.

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. 

"We are classmates", as Tomo san always refers to when we meet. Both born in 1974, living the knife life and passionated in what we do: Zanmai!