Our new espresso-colored Damascus steel knives are as striking in a modern kitchen as a rustic one, and we cut no corners in making them. Think: 67 layers of Damascus steel. Twelve degree blade sharpness. Rockwell ratings of 60 or higher. The knives themselves boast ergonomically designed pakkawood handles that have been treated with anti-shrinking technology, for added durability. This essential knife set–which includes a honing steel–will both speed up your prep work and level up your cooking prowess. Hybrid construction combines fundamental Japanese knife-making techniques with durable German engineering principles. Forged blades comprise 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a harder blade–a 60+ Rockwell rating–and an edge that stays sharp longer, for effortless slicing. Meticulously hand-sharpened by craftspeople using the three-step Honbazuke method–a process that results in a super-sharp, 12-degree edge. Stunning espresso pakkawood handle–infused with resin to increase resistance to cracking–is contoured for added comfort and grip. Steel bolster and full hybrid tang construction improve balance for a more controlled cut. *Free shipping to contiguous US