YAMATO – A-Ka-I (赤い) Damascus Chef Knives are specially designed by Mr. Yoshiko Seto, crafted from high quality forged Damascus steel using traditional techniques.

The A-Ka-I (赤い) Damascus Knife Series includes:

• 8-Inch Chef Knife
• 7-Inch Cleaver Knife
• 5-Inch Utility Knife

Product Features:

•  Precision-forged blades with an ultra-premium imported Japanese VG10 cutting core at 60±1 Rockwell hardness for unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention.
•  66-layers of high-carbon stainless steel cladding provide exceptional strength, durability, and stain resistance.
•  Ruthlessly sharp scalpel-like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 8-12° degree angle using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method.
•  Nitrogen cooled for enhanced hardness, flexibility, and corrosion resistance
• Featuring exquisite Shark-tooth blade pattern, for striking, stand out beauty.
• A precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through.
• Bolster provides a perfectly engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip
• Meticulously constructed ultra-premium G-10 Garolite handle. Highly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture with military-grade strength and life-long durability.
•  Ergonomic handle shape for superior hand control, agility, and comfort
•  Full tang for superb robustness & quality.