16,5cm MAC Damascus japanese bunka knife 45 layers 60th anniversary - Limited Edition

A refined tribute to 60 years of Japanese cutlery mastery

This bunka knife embodies MAC 's elite craftsmanship: designed in Seki to commemorate their 60ᵉ anniversary, it embodies the perfect blend of Japanese heritage and modern performance. This ultra-premium range of MAC Damascus Limited knives celebrates six decades of knife-making innovation with a remarkable finish. Each Japanese kitchen knife is a collector's item designed to last, for those who seek functional and aesthetic excellence!

A Damascus knife with a blade as beautiful as it is effective

The 16.5 cm blade has a bunka profile, highly appreciated for its versatility. Its very fine cutting angle, combined with a pronounced point, enables precise cuts, from clean slicing to working with fish or herbs. In fact, this kitchen knife is designed for amateurs and professional chefs alike!

It features a damascus structure of 45 layers of stainless steel, forging a unique pattern for each MAC knife. Damascus is an age-old technique of forging a blade with a rigid steel core, surrounded by multiple layers of softer steel to create an ideally balanced structure.

This damascus surrounds a core of AUS-10 stainless steel enriched with 1.05% carbon, a well-balanced alloy that offers both strength and excellent cutting edge to your Japanese kitchen knife. The steel achieves a hardness of 60HRC Rockwell, guaranteeing long edge retention and fewer sharpening sessions.

This steel also contains high levels of nickel, manganese, vanadium and silicon to further balance flexibility and strength. This also allows for more thorough sharpening for an ever more remarkable edge.

Thanks tospecial MAC sharpening, renowned for its finesse of execution, cutting becomes a truly fluid experience, without tearing food fibers. This sharpening is carried out by hand by a craftsman on a water stone.

A Japanese knife with a sturdy handle and Western design

The mahogany wood handle, selected for its density and stability, is both noble and moisture-resistant. It is reinforced by three stainless steel through rivets and a bolster, guaranteeing impeccable solidity and good balance in the hand.

Its Western shape hugs the palm in a natural way, enabling a firm, intuitive grip, whatever the type of cut. This ergonomic design is ideal for users accustomed to European knives who wish to access the precision of Japanese blades, without losing their gestural cues.

Summary of the features and benefits of your top-of-the-range knife

• 45-layer damascus blade: refined aesthetics and enhanced durability
• AUS-10 stainless steel
core
• : strength and edge retention
• 60HRC Rockwell
hardness
• : high-performance edge retention
• MAC special sharpening: optimal, long-lasting edge
• Mahogany handle with 3 rivets and stainless steel bolster: elegant strength
• Ergonomic Western shape: everyday comfort and precision
• Manufactured in Seki, Japan: prestigious traditional craftsmanship
• Ultra-limited edition 60ᵉ anniversary: rarity and premium value

To care for your damask knife, it's important to clean it only by hand with a sponge and mild detergent. Once washed, you should dry it immediately for storage in a dry place. It's essential not to leave it to soak in the sink, and never to put it through the dishwasher.

Focus on MAC knives: 60 years of Japanese expertise and precision

Since its foundation in 1965, MAC has forged a solid reputation among Japan's leading cutlery houses. Based in Seki, a city that has been emblematic of swords and blades for over 700 years, the company combines ancestral know-how with technological innovation.

Each MAC knife is designed with an obsession for performance: hand-sharpened edge, premium materials, meticulous finishing. Their range is used by many chefs around the world, and the MAC Professional MTH-80 chef's knife was voted one of the world's best kitchen knives in 2018.

For their 60ᵉ anniversary, MAC is launching a special edition showcasing their technical heritage, with artisan techniques and a never-before-seen damascus. This 16.5 cm Japanese bunka knife symbolizes these exacting standards: precision cutting, elegant aesthetics, uncompromising durability!

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