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SHIKI DAMASCUS

Rockwell Hardness 60:62

Innovative knife designer and manufacturer, Mr. Hiroaki Masui, owner of Hiro Knife Company has just completed his new handmade Damascus collection. Not only beautiful, these blades float in your hand and the balance is unparalleled.

These knives are hand forged in Seki Japan from VG-10 high carbon stainless steel and laminated each side with 49 layer nickel Damascus stainless steel. VG-10 is a newly developed high carbon (0.95 to1.05%) stainless steel. Molybdenum (0.9 to 1.2%) and Vanadium (0.1 to 0.3%) are added for their stainless properties and Cobalt (1.3 to 1.5%) for toughness.

The quince burl wooden handle is hand contoured with a full tang, welded bolster and decorative mosaic central rivet. It looks wow!