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HIROTOMO DAMASCUS

Rockwell Hardness 61:62

Hirotomo Damascus knives are hand forged from alternating layers of soft iron and nickel steel laminated to a core of best quality white steel, creating 25 distinct layers. Each blade is then individually heat treated and hardened to Rc61-62 to ensure a tough, long lasting edge. Only a master toolmaker backed by generations of tradition like Hirotomo has the skill to make such a beautiful, well balanced knife. It will give the user a life time of pleasure. The handle is hand shaped from Japanese Magnolia which has been charred to darken the surface and expose the grain to provide a secure grip.