Handcrafted Kitchen Scissors Built on 700 years of Samurai Sword Tradition

ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors effortlessly slice all types of food including meat, fish, and veggies for fun and efficient cooking! 

ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors slice just as well as quality knives. It’s designed with superior blades handcrafted in Seki City, Japan (“The City of Samurai Swords”) with exceptional sharpness, durability, and rust-resistance in mind. It’s a pair that made to last and be treasured. 

Here are our 7 sold features: 
 

1. Made for Heavy Duty Chopping!

Made with the finest quality Damascus stainless steel, ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors will be the most durable tool in your kitchen! 

These scissors can effortlessly “chop” hard-to-cut ingredients such as shellfish, large meat, bones, ribs, chicken wings, vegetable roots and anything else you like.  Its knife-life sharpness combined with the convenience of the scissors allow you to cut effortlessly without making too much mess. The blades are made with the same technology and materials as fine kitchen knives, allowing them to cut through lobsters like a piece of cake! 
 

2. Faster and Easier Food-Prep!

Do you love to cook? But feels like there isn’t enough time in the day? We’re on the same page.
ZANMAI is here to make your cooking easier and less time consuming. Just take your veggies out of the fridge, rinse, and start chopping right above your pan or pots. Since ZANMAI scissors This saves you not only the time for cooking, but also your kitchen space and cleaning time. You can now spend less time prepping, and more time enjoying your precious, cooked meals! 
 

3. Feel the Smoothness

With exceptional sharpness of the blades combined with an ergonomic handle, you can smoothly cut into anything hard or soft from a whole turkey to mini tomatoes. 

We made sure that the overall weight of the scissors is light, yet highly functional. Our handles are not only comfortable to hold, but it is extremely lightweight and designed for an easy precision control. It allows you to maneuver the scissors safely and effortlessly without tiring your hands or struggling to “get the right angle.” 
 

4. Going camping? No problem. 

ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors is your new camping buddy for grilling and cooking outdoors! 
Even with a small grill space, you can chop your meat and veggies directly on top of the grill without making too much mess. There is no need to spread out a cutting board and knives on the limited surface of the folding tables. Your outdoor experiences should be as convenient and easy as possible without sacrificing a delicious feast! 
 

5. Break it down in 2 pieces for deep cleaning!

Keeping the kitchen scissors sanitary can be a challenging task. It tends to grow bacteria and unwanted build-up if you don’t clean the crevices between the blades. The blades can get rusty if you don’t dry them completely after every wash. Since ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors can be easily disassembled into two individual parts, you can separate the blades, and thoroughly wash and dry all surfaces of the scissors. 

We made sure the scissors lock securely when they’re assembled back together, so there is absolutely no risk of them coming apart when in use. 
 

6. Rust-Resistant & High in Durability 

Our handles are designed to fit the curvature of your hands with subtle curves where you place your fingers. It’s easy-to-hold, ergonomic, and creates less pressure for your hands and forearms even when you’re utilizing it for a long period.

To bring out the true beauty of Damascus steel, we worked with our swordsmiths to design aesthetically pleasing patterns and elegant textures that are hard to achieve. 
 

7. Uncompromising Design & Functionality

Our handles are designed to fit the curvature of your hands with subtle curves where you place your fingers. It’s easy-to-hold, ergonomic, and creates less pressure for your hands and forearms even when you’re utilizing it for a long period.

To bring out the true beauty of Damascus steel, we worked with our swordsmiths to design aesthetically pleasing patterns and elegant textures that are hard to achieve. 
 

About the Manufacturer

THREE GENERATION OF SAMURAI SWORD MAKING CRAFTSMANSHIP

”Seki Cutlery,” made in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, is a superior standard of blades recognized by knife users all over Japan and beyond. The town has a long history of swordsmithing since Kamakura period (1192-1333) and has prospered as an origin for the famous swords. 

Marusho Kogyo Company has been manufacturing cutlery in Seki City since 1966. Over three generations, they have developed swords, knives, and scissors with their Samurai sword making techniques as a foundation. Their traditional craftsmanship have been passed down through generations to the modern sword craftsmen, making them one of the world’s leading cutlery production makers in the “The City of Swords.”

Story of The “ZANMAI” Collection

“ZANMAI'' in Buddhism means “to be immersed.” Our intention in creating this collection is for the users to be fully immersed into their culinary experience. We believe our cutleries could offer more fun and easy cooking experience for anyone, even for those who aren’t usually the “chefs” in the kitchen! 

ZANMAI Collection is the product of superior craftsmanship developed over three generations of cutlery crafting and consistent innovation, combined with the highest quality Damask stainless steel. We’re able to achieve the highest level of sharpness and durability by incorporating the process called “Shikumi,” where veteran swordsmiths adjust the degree of friction between blades with exquisite force.

We’re now excited to introduce our newest creation - ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors!
 

Timeline

We're In Production!

Thank you so much for your continuous support! We'd like to let you know that we're in production! And on schedule!

Product Specs

◆ZANMAI Fine Kitchen Scissors

Weight: 0.22lb (102g)
Blade Material: Damascus Steel(core:VG-10)
Handle Material: Resin (black)
 

◆ZANMAI Carrying Case

We have designed a special scissor case. Carry it around your belt for extra handiness - it’s right there when you need it. 

Weight：0.09lb (39g)
Length：7.48inch (190mm)
Material：Vegan leather(black)
 

Add-on

◆Ceramic sharpener for maintenance

In response to the requests from our supporters, we have designed a ceramic sharpener as an Add-on! Now offering a special Indiegogo price if purchased with ZANMAI.

Please refer to this video for how-to-sharpen instructions.

Risks & Challenge

• The designs, colors and specifications are subject to change.
• The shipping time may be delayed depending on the order status, the supply status of the materials, and the manufacturing process. 
• Due to COVID-19, the production ZANMAI may take longer than our manufacturing schedule.
• We ask for your understanding in this matter. COVID-1 is affecting delivery and transportation speed, so please keep in mind that the delivery of the ZANMAI may be delayed.
• If we are successful and the project is funded, we will not be able to offer refunds.
• Any import taxes and fees will be paid for by the backer.
  
   

About the Campaign Owner

Our vision: Make Japan Brand No. 1

Neworld inc. is a start-up company that aims to make Japanese brands flourish in the world. Starting with the operation of the EC site "CRAFT STORE" dedicated to those who love Japanese products, we will continue working together with Japanese manufacturing companies in sharing their unique traditions and innovative technologies with the rest of the world. 
 

Actus is one of the only Japanese fluent, all-inclusive crowdfunding agencies in the U.S. who have helped Japanese brands re-established in the U.S. market. Based in Manhattan, NY for over 15 years, Actus offers a solid foundation in e-commerce branding, marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics to ensure the successful launch and long-term growth of the brands.