Monthly Archives: August 2023
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Chef Knives with Stabilized Wood Handle [AI/SUI]
August 17, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce Sakai Takayuki 33 Layered Damascus Knife Series with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle “AI” & “SUI”. The blades of “AI” & “SUI” are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (hardness : 60-61 HRC), excellent edge retention and a light center …
Daisuke Nishida White Paper #1 Damascus Chef’s Knives with Special Custom Handles
August 12, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Daisuke’s Damascus blades with special handles are made with an inner core of Yasuki’s traditional Hagane — Shiroko / White Paper No.1 Hard Steel, which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan — supportedly by a layer of softer persistent steel for an exceptionally sharp and smooth cutting experience. Of particular …
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami No.2 Damascus Slicers (Sujihiki)
August 8, 2023 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus Slicer (Sujihiki) series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness. Very good choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. These masterpieces are carefully forged & …
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN Storm-textured Chef Knife Gyuto with Stylish Turquoise & Wenge Handle
August 4, 2023 BrandsSteel Qualities
Yu Kurosaki FUJIN series has unique hammered FUJIN texture which causes an image of a Japanese god believed to control the wind. The blade material is SG2 (Super Gold 2) micro carbide powder stainless steel for professional, one of the hardest blade steel in the world, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge …