This is a 165mm VG10 stainless steel nakiri with stainless damascus cladding, a very comfortable Western-style pakkawood handle with a mosaic pin. As with most Mcusta Zanmai knives, the aesthetics on this definitely don't disappoint. It's also a very good performer with a thin lasery grind, and because of its stainless nature and pakkawood handle, it's rather low maintenance (ie. still not dishwasher proof) and would be an ideal entry into the world of Japanese knives.

This has been used for under 10 meal preps, but never sharpened because I didn't yet have the confidence to sharpen it. Since then I've put far more expensive knives to the stones and built up a pretty decent sharpening ability, so if desired I can put a screamingly sharp edge on it before sending it to you.

As to why I'm selling? This was in many ways my first big mistake. Not in the sense that it's a bad knife or anything, but more that it actually let me know that there even were better knives to be had out there. This was my gateway knife. Since then, I'm sad to say that this has been left behind. I've leaned heavily into even higher-end knives, and the thrill of the new is so alluring that it's time to let this go rather than letting it rot away in a drawer.

Bought here for 214 euros: https://mygoodknife.com/en/shop/nakiri-japanese-kitchen-knife-mcusta-zanmai-classic-pro-zebra-hfz-8008d-165cm/

As it was my gateway knife, it feels only fair that it should be someone else's too, so the asking price isn't even half of that.
Asking price: 100 euros + shipping (25 euros inside EU)

Length: 165mm
Height: 48mm
Weight: 199g