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The popular Zanmai Revolution series has gained a premium sibling. Not that the standard Revolution series isn’t premium enough, but the “Limited Edition” label says it all. It’s not just about limited availability, but above all about the design itself. So let’s take a closer look.
At first glance, we notice the blade’s unconventional color. It’s not typical Kurouchi, but a dark shade achieved through chemical treatment of the steel. The upper silvery section features a Nishiji texture that transitions into a smooth, dark semi-matte shade with a Metoshi finish. This is capped off by a distinctive hamon. The San Mai blade has a core of SPG2 powder steel and a symmetrical edge. It is difficult to assess what stands out most: the aesthetic parameters, the craftsmanship, or the material composition. In our opinion, it is a balanced blend of the very best.
With a knife like this, the manufacturer would not dare use any bolster material other than a nickel-silver alloy. A subtle dark ring separates it from the ergonomically perfect 10-sided handle with a decorative pin. The handle is made of desert hornbeam, which, in addition to its beautiful hue and distinctive grain, offers high strength.
The knife is carefully packaged in a paulownia wood case. But we know it won’t stay there for long. In addition to its perfect cutting performance, you’ll enjoy its appearance.
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About producer
Marusho Industry Inc. - a company producing refined Mcusta pocket knives, luxurious Zanmai kitchen knives and iconic Silky scissors - located in the center of Japanese cutlery, in the city of Seki. The city gained this status already in the middle of the 13th century thanks to sand with a rich content of iron ore, high-quality peat and water sources. These were the reasons why the renowned sword maker Motoshige relocated to this area from the island of Kyushu. During the Muromachi period (1338-1573), more than 300 blacksmiths worked in Seki. Among the most famous were Kanemoto Magoroku and Saburo Shizu. Seki swords quickly gained a reputation throughout Japan.
The Marusho company was founded in 1964. Today, it is run by the founder's grandson and his family. It operates one of the most advanced knife factories not only in the city of Seki, but in all of Japan. Thanks to advanced technologies (laser cutters, CNC mills, 3D CAD/CAM projection), the company produces products refined to the smallest detail. The best example is Zanmai brand kitchen knives. But without manual finalization by experienced craftsmen, the products would be far from perfect.
Zanmai means Luxury in Japanese. However, the word is actually derived from the Sanskrit "Samadhi", which is the term for the process of meditation leading to consciousness. It is not known how deeply the Hasegawa clan devotes itself to meditation, but this matter is more than clear. Their knives are consciously polished to the highest luxury.
©2010-2018 Copyright Roman Ulík, Nippon Knives, www.japonskenoze.sk all rights reserved.
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