Essential Kitchen Knife Set - Pakka Damascus Collection - 3 Knives + 2 Accessories - KOTAI

5-piece Essential Plus Damascus Set includes: 1. Damascus paring knife with hammered blade, 9 cm 2. Gyuto (chef's knife) Damascus hammered blade 20 cm 3. Damascus bread knife with hammered blade, 20 cm 4. Bamboo magnetic knife holder large enough for 6-8 knives 5. 30 cm Sharpening Steel * 100% handmade * Ultra-sharp Japanese 440C steel * Full tang * Black pakkawood handle * HRC hardness: 60 +/-1 * Perfectly balanced * Stainless * Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife * Lifetime warranty The 15-degree sharpening angle (compared to 20 to 25 degrees for a regular knife) allows you to slice and mince even the most delicate ingredients without ever crushing them, ensuring they retain all their flavor. All KOTAI knives are forged with 440C steel, a premium steel that combines a high carbon content for hardness and edge longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. The hidden full tang – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the knives ideal balance and exceptional durability. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the “Tsuchime” (槌目) blade creates small air pockets between the blade and the slices of food. ­ This ancestral Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade for pleasant and quick cutting.