The santoku is a cross between a cooking knife (gyuto) and a chopping knife (nakiri). The tip of the blade, which is directed downwards from the center of the knife, allows you to find a more stable support on the work surface and a larger cutting surface. It is well suited for cutting and chopping meat, fish, vegetables and fruits. The santoku is a very popular general knife in Japanese homes Thanks to the wider blade, it is very convenient to use the santoku to lift chopped food from the cutting board into the pot.

With Mcusta Zanmai knives, the handle design and processing technology deserve special attention - the traditional Japanese knife WA handle shape, technologies and components have been further developed in many ways, and in terms of the quality of the final finish, Mcusta knives can be safely considered among the absolute best in the world.

Mcusta Beyond is a Mcusta knife with a stronger blade, made of extra durable Super Aogami carbon steel (HRC 64-65). At the same time, it is a lightweight knife. The carbon steel core is protected by softer outer layers, it is a three-layer or sanmai type blade. The balanced handle of Beyond series knives is made of light hinoki wood, or Japanese cypress