Mcusta Zanmai Becho Chinese Chef R2/SG2 Kusumi 180mm Chuka Bocho

June 08,2024

This Zanmai "Becho Chinese Chef" Chuka Bocho (Japanese made Chinese Cleaver) has an elegant Kasumi finish. R2/SG2 as core steel, clad with stainless steel, heat-treated to 61 HRC with superb edge retention, and hand-sharpened to perfect sharpness, this Chuka Bocho has a spine thickness of only 2.1mm (at heel) and a beautiful thin grind, which enables super smooth cutting performance. Zanmai's signature fit and finish can be seen all over this knife, from the finely polished choil and spine to the unique hexagonal pakkawood handle with nickel silver kuchiwa. Spec: Origin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Brand: Mcusta Zanmai Model No.: ZCB-2002G Knife Type: Chuka Bocho Blade Construction: San Mai Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind) Hagane (Core Steel): R2/SG2 Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel Hardness: 61 HRC Hand-sharpened Blade Finishes: Kasumi Polish Blade Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade Height (at heel): 86mm Spine Thickness Above heel: 2.1mm Middle: 2.0mm Handle

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Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Migaki 180mm Chuka Bocho

Knives in Mcusta Zanmai’s “Revolution” series are made of SPG2 powder steel, heat-treated to 61 HRC. It’s exceptionally popular among professional chefs due to its hardness and sensitiveness. The knives have a “revolutionary” decagonal design, which you haven’t seen on the market. The ergonomic soft, bent handle design provides superb easy handling.