ZUIUN 9303 - Santoku knife of Damasсus steel with 180 mm blade. Kanetsugu, Japan

In 2018, the company celebrated the centenary of it's founding, having pleased it's fans with real the artwork knives, the ZUIUN series.

"ZUIUN" - a cloud that is a good omen in Buddhism.

The serie combines ancient traditions and modern technology.

Great appearance, and full functionality, despite the apparent decorative beauty of SUMINAGASHI.

A wonderful gift from SEKI city, to all lovers of the best.

An excellent Kiritsuke-style Santoku, adorned with 62 layers damascus steel, covering the core of SPG2 powder high-speed steel, with exceptional wear resistance.

Seven sided handle made of stabilized wood.

A gift wooden box made of valuable Paulownia, as the finishing touch to this skillful composition.

Kiritsuke is a traditional knife with a recognizable blade shape, characterized by a small thickness that allows you to thinly cut a variety of products.

Experienced chefs of Japanese restaurants work with him.

This is an upscale cookbook tool with outstanding features that is slowly gaining popularity outside of Japan.

Made in Seki-city, Japan, at Seki Kane Tsugu Co. Ltd using handmade processes and high precision CNC machines.

Faceted handle made of impregnated wood, warm, durable and beautiful material.

Complemented with a large brass pin.

Not afraid of food juices and being in a humid environment.

All elements are precisely fitted, which demonstrates a high production culture and compliance with hygiene requirements.

Please note that the product is not designed to be washed in a dishwasher.

For institutions of public catering and food lines, where heat treatment can be a prerequisite, as well as other industrial uses, the Tojiro-Pro, Tojiro-Color and Kanetsugu PRO-S lines are designed.

A distinctive feature of these series, handles made of non-slip brushed metal or high-tech polymer, without the slightest gaps and withstand sterilization.

Advice on handling, storage and care:

Following this simple rules, the owner will have positive emotions using the picked knives set.

A good thing, with respectful attitude, will work for decades, requiring only a few times a year, planned re-sharpening.

Knife specifications:

Manufacturer: Seki Kanetsugu Knife Co.

Serie: ZUIUN Kirituke Special

Country of origin: Japan

Blade steel: Hardened SPG2 (SG-2, R-2) Takefu Special Steel Co. in stainless damascus plates

Qty. of layers: SUMINAGASHI 63 layers (Damascus steel)

Steel hardness: ≈ 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale

Blade lenght: 180 mm

Greatest blade width: 45 mm

Blade thickness: 2.3 mm

Sharpening type: Double edge 50/50

Handle lenght: 135 mm

Handle material: Durable and resistant to external influences, wood-polymer composite Pakkawood

Overall length: 335 mm

Weight: 148 g

Sterilization: Not recommended