Mcusta Zanmai “Beyond”Aogami Super 165mm Nakiri 配扁柏扭曲手柄

My wife wanted a Nakiri kife for her birthday. She has bad wrists and wanted this knife to help her process vegetables. After much consideration, she selected the Mcusta Zanmai "Beyond" Aogami Super 165mm Nakiri with Hinoki Twisted Handle. Packaged in a beautiful wooden box, the knife arrived promptly and did not disappoint. As a fine artist, my wife especially appreciates every aspect of the finish. As an avid home cook, she loves the sure grip of the hinoki twisted handle, the solid feel and balance of the knife, and the effortless way the thin blade slices through vegetables. Outside of the discoloration that appeared on the bladed after first use when we cut fruit - (we assume from the acid), we are very happy with every aspect of the purchase.

I purchased the Mcusta bunka and was looking for a nakiri. This seemed to fit the bill. OOTB it is extremely sharp and well balanced. Didn't need to do anything to it, I just wiped if off and started cutting. I have used it for about a month and can say I really enjoy using it. With a pinch grip the knife is balanced slightly forward, which I like, and the handle sits well in the hand. The twist grip is very comfortable for my last 3 fingers. Both the blade and the spine are thin and the choil is comfortable to hold and doesn't dig into the skin. As far as care, the edge has formed a really neat looking patina and will rust if left wet but the rest of the blade does not patina or rust. Overall I am very impressed with the knife. Well worth the couple hundred bucks I spent on it.

Great knife, very light and thin, a little stropping on an old-school leather strop and it's absolutely razor sharp. Beautiful. I have an old nakiri (that's called an "usuba" but it really isn't) and I love it too, but this is way nicer.