{"product_id":"zanmai-day-2026-limited-edition-ginsan-petty-150mm","title":"Zanmai Day 2026 Limited Edition Ginsan Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcusta Zanmai is a subset of Marusho Industry Inc. and, to this day, is a family business. The current president, Tomohiro Hasegawa took over from his father recently and together they have been at the forefront of modernizing Japanese knife making with the latest machines and modern material while maintaining age-old Japanese traditions. Their knives are laser-cut, hand assembled and hand finished to ensure near perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Elder Hasegawa-San puts it, \"...our master craftsmen infuse all our products with the pride and traditions inherited from centuries of Japanese blade makers\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn September 2026 we were lucky enough to welcome Tomo to the shop for our annual Zanmai day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese knives are wysiwyg \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(what you see is what you get) - only one piece available per knife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcusta ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new limited edition from Mcusta, the ONE line brings together everything we’ve come to appreciate about this small workshop in Seki City. Clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and an almost obsessive attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is made in Japan with Mcusta’s distinctive approach to construction, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern materials and precision manufacturing. The result is a knife that feels considered in the hand and quietly refined in every detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ONE is a limited run, made in small quantities and available for a short time. For those who have followed Mcusta over the years, this is a particularly nice one to add to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinsan, also known as Silver 3, is a Japanese stainless steel prized for its combination of edge retention, toughness, and excellent corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a very fine, keen edge while remaining relatively straightforward to sharpen and maintain. Compared with some harder, more wear-resistant steels, Ginsan has a slightly more forgiving character and a pleasant balance between performance and ease of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Japanese kitchen knife, it is an understated choice: excellent cutting performance, stainless convenience, and a steel that is particularly enjoyable to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade \u003c\/strong\u003e150mm \/ 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel \u003c\/strong\u003eGinsan Nashiji \/ Stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle \u003c\/strong\u003e95mm \/ Ironwood \/ With Nickel Bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u003c\/strong\u003e122 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mcusta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50161519198485,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1151\/8820\/files\/zanmaidaylimitededition2026-17.jpg?v=1788977430","url":"https:\/\/knifetoronto.com\/products\/zanmai-day-2026-limited-edition-ginsan-petty-150mm","provider":"KNIFE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}