Nakiri • 165 mm • Black pakka • 33 layers VG10 • Japanese hybrid handle • for right hand use

Damascus kitchen knives continue to be used habitually all over the world. Offering the best in structure and strength. In addition to sharpness, it also motivates people to cook more with its beautiful aesthetics. Craftsmen at Zanami stop at nothing to provide great strength, edge retention, and sharpness. The blade is ground by by hand and has a razorsharp finish. The Classic Pro series are provided in red pakka and black micarta with stunning red fillers and mosaic pin decorated in the handle.

President Tomohiro Hasegawa, is young compared to other knife factory owners in Seki region. The company itself is also relatively young in the tradition of knife makers. Making chef knives now for a little more then 10 years, the focus was was always on scissors and pocket knives. All knowledge in the past years gained is passed to the new generation. This combined with new technologies makes Zanmai a well respected knifemaker. 

"We are classmates", as Tomo san always refers to when we meet. Both born in 1974, living the knife life and passionated in what we do: Zanmai!