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Zhen Katsura Japanese Knife Series

Zhen Katsura Japanese Knife Series

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Japanese knives are prized for their precise craftsmanship. These Zhen Katsura knives fit the mold, too Read More

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Cracktower
102
Aug 15, 2019
Made in China?
jnaught
21
Jan 13, 2019
I'd like to order the knife pictured in images 1,5,&6 which more closely resembles a gyuto style knife, but the one labeled gyuto doesn't appear to be that knife. Is the knife in the 1st image for sale? If it is, which one is it?
doluseb
124
Jan 11, 2019
Have these knives and am incredibly disappointed with the steel. Not sure I'd the heat treat was messed up or what.
DepthCharge
75
Aug 29, 2018
For anyone wondering what their "High Carbon" steel is, it seems to be 440c based on some scattered listings I could find. And while it isn't VG-10 like the other ones, I got 4 knives in 440c for 60 bucks, which I consider a steal.
For the less metallurgically inclined, 440c, unlike some of its 400-series counterparts, is pretty good. It was high-end steel back in its day. It'll run a bit softer than the high-end steels tend to nowadays, but should serve you well enough in food prep.
Cracktower
102
Sep 30, 2018
DepthChargeAll comes down to how many times you want to touch up the edge. 440C is easier to touch up than VG10 but you'll need to touch up more frequently. If you're going to touch up more frequentlyyou might as well get Victorinox fibrox chef knife and call it a day.
PrinaB
42
Jul 31, 2018
Hello cooking members! There was a little hick-up with the High Carbon Japanese Steel 2Pc Santoku and the 2 Pc Chefs knife. They are currently sold as two different items, but in fact the two sets are sold together. If you have purchased or are planning on purchasing either the 2pc Santoku or the 2 pc Chef's knife you will be receiving all four pieces for the total cost of $61.75, we really appreciate everyones patience/understanding!
https://www.amazon.com/ZHEN-Japanese-Carbon-Stainless-Santoku/dp/B011E16OKS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1532782704&sr=8-3&keywords=zhen+knife+set
PrinaB
42
Aug 1, 2018
Thanks for your patience, the images have been updated.
jwzhan
154
Aug 1, 2018
PrinaBThanks for the quick response!
harrisonh
51
Jul 31, 2018
Why do thy call these "Japanese Knife Series"? These are made in CHINA
fhood
715
Oct 1, 2018
harrisonhBecause that also describes a category of cooking knives.
theMZA
41
Jul 30, 2018
how long is the slicing knife in the carving set?
phoenixsong
1055
Jul 30, 2018
Zura ja nai!
rhpittman314
125
Oct 1, 2018
phoenixsongDamn, someone beat me to it. But, I can at least add, "ZURAMP JA NAI! KATSURA DA!" for anyone who is up to date with it.
phoenixsong
1055
Oct 1, 2018
rhpittman314Hahaha prefer the older arcs though!
vshershnyov
2
Jul 30, 2018
Is it pictures correct correspond to knife type? F. e. i find at ebay pictures that your 1st and 2nd knifes looks like Gyuto and 7th position (VG-10 Steel - 8" Gyuto Chef Knife - Pakkawood Handle) looks like typical western Chef Knife.
Jaggi
737
Jul 30, 2018
vshershnyovI was going to say the same thing. The photos really don't match the descriptions for some of these knives.
As well as the issues you mentioned: The handle on one of the 8-inch chef's knives is described as mircata, but the photo shows a black pakkawood handle. There's a set of two carbon steel 'chef's knives' that are supposed to have TPR handles, but the photo shows metal handles.
I was half tempted to order one or two of the gyuto style chef's knives (the ones that for some reason are NOT called gyutos) but there are so many inconsistencies in the descriptions for this drop that I'm worried about what knives I'd actually end up receiving.
rdodev
632
Jul 30, 2018
Are these manufactured in Japan or in "knife city, China"?
Cracktower
102
Sep 30, 2018
That's not what you said initially.....you said people said Taiwan is better than USA made spyderco knives.
DSpeed
53
Oct 1, 2018
CracktowerMany do say the Taiwan made are better. Some others say USA made are better. I have not seen any claiming Japanese made Spyderco knives are better. Almost all of the Spyderco knives I own happen to be Taiwan made. The one Japanese made Spyderco I possess was a gift from a friend.
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