The new version of ZANGETSU have suscessfully launched with 480mm & 450mm mirrored blades, longer than any other kichen knife in the world (except tuna-kiri).
The blades show their stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese swords, are forged and sharpened carefully one by one by skillful craftsmen in Sakai.

Stylish Arched-Shape Mirror Blades (480 & 450mm Long)
 

This Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Steel knives are made of fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachi’s Special Stainless Steel which makes similar sharpness, edge retention as Carbon Steel. Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by the experience through long history.

Traditional Hand Engraving


Arched Shape as Traditional Japanese Swords


Its stylish arched shape conjures up images of the traditional Japanese swords.
Speaking to the special Wenge Wood handle, the Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits better comfortably to your hand. The Double Buffalo Rings equipped to the handle represent high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally. (Please be noted that the buffalo Ring (guard) is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)

*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.

Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by the experience through long history.
The blade shows its stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese swords.



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All the Hocho-Knife staff
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