<p>Miyabi moves one step closer to perfection with Kaizen II cutlery. Kaizen II knives combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the best German blade-hardening technology and stunning modern design. A core of FC61 fine carbide steel is embedded within 48 layers of Damascus stainless steel, creating the blade's gorgeous floral pattern. These handcrafted knives are both a work of art and the ultimate in precision sharpness. This collection includes a magnetic bamboo easel-style block to showcase the knives.</p> <ul> <li>Blades are forged from Miyabi's proprietary FC61 super steel and protected by 48-layer Damascus stainless steel in a beautiful, acid-dipped floral pattern.</li> <li>Authentic, thin Japanese blade profile for lightweight handling and precision control.</li> <li>Fine carbide distribution creates a razor-sharp and durable blade with 61 Rockwell hardness.</li> <li>Double ice-hardened FRIODUR® blades offer remarkable durability, corrosion resistance and edge retention.</li> <li>Blades are hand-honed using the historic <em>Honbazuke</em> method to an exceptionally sharp 9.5 to 12 degree angle.</li> <li>Black PakkaWood handle with mosaic pin and Miyabi logo end cap.</li> <li>Ergonomic Japanese D-shaped handle design is effortless to hold.</li> <li>Strong, substantial handle features an improved thicker and rounded bolster for increased comfort and balance.</li> <li>Each knife takes more than 100 steps and 42 days to create.</li> <li>Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for its highest quality cutlery production.</li> </ul> <p><strong>10-piece set includes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 1/2" paring knife</li> <li>4 1/2" utility knife</li> <li>5 1/4" prep knife</li> <li>6 1/2" nakiri</li> <li>7" santoku</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9 1/2" bread knife</li> <li>Honing steel</li> <li>Kitchen shears</li> <li>Magnetic bamboo easel storage block</li> <li>Please note: Storage block is counted as individual piece.</li> </ul>