The Zen Chef Collection

“Rustic Hand Forged Blue Steel Performance Knives”

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Each knife in the zen chef collection is crafted much as they have been for almost 500 years over pine wood coals in small extremely hot forge by a gifted blacksmith in the famed Tosa region of Japan. These striking black beauties feature a traditional Japanese carbon blue steel core fused to a softer outer sand iron steel. Hand honed by the craftsman this historic steel takes and holds a razor edge that few blades can achieve.

After almost 5 centuries, the hardness of the blue steel in these knives in the Rockwell rating range of 63+ is barely matched by the finest modern powder steel technology. These amazing knives are well represented in Japanese kitchens and will be a welcome addition to yours I believe. For ease of western use they feature a double bevel edge sharpened to a tight angle.

These affordable high carbon chef knives are very well balanced, light and precise. The handcrafted beautiful, oval Macassar ebony wood handle is the most comfortable for both left hand use and right that I have ever experienced.

If you give these black topped blades a little care they will give you years of faithful performance and rugged good looks. Discover the zen of cutting in your kitchen with a modest investment in a Zen blue steel heirloom knife.

Style	Blade Length	Weight	Handle	Total Length	Balance
Paring	---	---	Rosewood	---	Neutral

Zen Chef 105 mm Paring
4 inches

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Uses in the Kitchen:
This excellent, rustic Ko-Yanagi performs far beyond its size. With great knuckle clearance, it is ideal for topping + tailing, peeling and paring. Every kitchen should have one.

$109.00

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Style	Blade Length	Weight	Handle	Total Length	Balance
Kobocho	105mm	75g	Macassar	235mm	Neutral

Zen Chef 105 mm Kobocho
4 inches

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Uses in the Kitchen:
Thin and sharp, this little knife is often a customer favorite for mincing and dicing garlic, shallots, herbs. You will find many small task uses for this authentic kobocho. Try it.

$129.00

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Style	Blade Length	Weight	Handle	Total Length	Balance
Funayuki	150mm	115g	Macassar	290mm	Forward

Zen Chef 150mm Funayuki
6 inches

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Uses in the Kitchen:
Fun + sexy sharp. This knife will become a star in your kitchen. Smaller and lighter than the Santuko, you will be looking everywhere for fruit and vegetables to slice and cut.

$139.00

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Style	Blade Length	Weight	Handle	Total Length	Balance
Santoku	165mm	160g	Macassar	310mm	Forward

Zen Chef 165mm Santuko
6.5 inches

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Uses in the Kitchen:
Enormously popular, this Santuko is more chop than rock. Slicing, mincing, and chopping are effortless with this razor sharp, nimble and light Santoku. It feels just right and will rock your kitchen!

$149.00

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Style	Blade Length	Weight	Handle	Total Length	Balance
Gyuto	185mm	150g	Macassar	320mm	Forward

Zen Chef 185mm Gyuto
7.25 inches

Carbon	Cr	Ni	Mo	V	Tungsten
1.15	0.4	---	---	---	1.0 to 1.5

Uses in the Kitchen:
Excellent go to knife for most kitchen tasks. The beautiful oval macassar wood handle featured in this collection is one of the most comfortable ever, This blue steel gyuto is a favorite for the keen edge it holds by pro chefs looking for carbon performance with a bad ass look.

$159.00

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The Zen Chef Collection

“Rustic Hand Forged Blue Steel Performance Knives”

Zen Chef 105 mm Paring4 inches

Zen Chef 105 mm Kobocho4 inches

Zen Chef 150mm Funayuki6 inches

Zen Chef 165mm Santuko6.5 inches

Zen Chef 185mm Gyuto7.25 inches

Zen Chef 105 mm Paring
4 inches

Zen Chef 105 mm Kobocho
4 inches

Zen Chef 150mm Funayuki
6 inches

Zen Chef 165mm Santuko
6.5 inches

Zen Chef 185mm Gyuto
7.25 inches