Xinzuo Damascus 2-piece set, B1H He Series

In short: This is a fantastic 2-piece kitchen knife set from the B1H Series from the popular Chinese knife brand Xinzuo. The set consists of two professional knives (chef's knife, vegetable knife) with a hammered blade made of 67-layer Damask steel with a Damascus core of 10Cr15CoMoV, the Chinese equivalent of Japanese VG10 steel. The heat-treated steel ensures a high hardness (58-62 HRC) and an extremely sharp edge with a high sharpness retention. The knives are beautifully rounded in detail on all sides, finished and perfectly balanced at the beginning of the blade (the head). The handles made of premium Pakka wood provide a nice ergonomic grip.   Material and production method - By processing the steel with advanced vacuum heat treatment, the steel has a high hardness and a high sharpness retention. -The blade is made of Damascus steel with a core of , the Chinese equivalent of the popular Japanese VG10 steel. The core is surrounded on both sides by alternating layers of high and low carbon stainless steel (316 / 316L stainless steel). Because the blade slopes towards the edge, the 33 alternating layers become clearly visible, creating the artistic Damascus pattern of the knife. -The blade is hammered and is therefore even more aesthetically attractive. The hammered pattern is also functional, as it creates small air bubbles between the knife and the food to be cut. This prevents food from sticking to the blade. -Almost the entire production process is completed by hand. The knife is polished and finished by hand by professionals to achieve optimal sharpness and the correct cutting angle of 15 degrees. -The blade is rust and corrosion free - The handle is made of premium Pakka wood, finished in detail, polished and smoothed so that it blends seamlessly with the steel. -Xinzuo carries out extremely detailed quality control to ensure that every knife is finished to perfection. This means you will not encounter any scratches on the blade or cracks in the woodwork.

 Dimensions Chef's knife - Blade length: 33 cm; - Blade length: 20 cm; - Blade width: 4.5cm; - Knife weight: 238 grams; Dimensions Vegetable knife - Blade length: 24 cm; - Blade length: 12 cm; - Blade width: 2.4cm; - Knife weight: 95 grams; - Core blade: 10Cr15CoMoV; - Damascus layers: 316 / 316L stainless steel; - Blade hardness: 58-62 HRC; - Rust and corrosion free: yes; - Balance: on the head (start of blade); - Angle of cut: 15 degrees; - Dishwasher safe: no; - Includes luxury gift box: yes; - Warranty: 10 years.

 Use Chef's Knife A good Chef's Knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. Not only can you cut large and small pieces of fruit, vegetables and meat with it, but you can also chop, crumble, crush garlic and prepare herbs with it. For both the chef and the hobby chef, this is the first and most essential kitchen knife to have at home.   Use Vegetable Knife In addition to a chef's knife, everyone needs a good vegetable knife. A vegetable knife, also called a paring knife, is the small version of the chef's knife. It is a versatile knife that is particularly suitable for cutting fruit and vegetables, but is actually useful for all precision cutting tasks. With this high-quality vegetable knife you can easily chop an onion and process a tomato into small pieces without crushing the tomato. A nice addition to a good chef's knife for everyone. Also very suitable for people with smaller hands.   The XinzuoXinzuo brand is a global leader when it comes to high-quality Damascus steel knives. The brand is based in YangJiang in China, where knife production began more than 1,400 years ago. Xinzuo believes in the power of craftsmanship and uses its years of experience to compete with Japanese knife production that receives a lot of international attention. Xinzuo strives for perfection in every knife it produces and is fully committed to providing the best of the best for a fair price. Compared to the Japanese knife market, Xinzuo has the advantage of lower production costs, which means that Xinzuo surpasses many Japanese knife makers and the brand receives a lot of positive feedback internationally (see for example ChefPanko).   Xinzuo guarantees its high quality through very extensive quality controls. The quality of Xinzuo knives is now internationally recognized, confirmed by their use by several Michelin star restaurants in Italy. Each knife tells a unique story and shows the art and skill required to create these beautiful kitchen knives. The enchanting patterns of the Damascus steel decorate the blades and are the icing on the cake of the Xinzuo knives.   A good knife requires good maintenance. This starts with cleaning the knife immediately after use. The knife should be cleaned by hand under the warm tap, not in the dishwasher. The dishwasher can damage both the blade and the handle of the knife and causes the sharpness of the knife to decrease much faster. After cleaning, we recommend storing the knives in a dry place.   Over time, a knife wears out, making it less sharp. Burrs will appear on the edge and you will notice that cutting is less easy than before. Keeping the knife sharp can be done with the help of a sharpening steel and/or a sharpening stone (or grinding machine). A sharpening steel is intended to regularly remove burrs from the edge in order to make the knife sharp again. However, after a lot of wear and tear, the sharpening steel will no longer be sufficient. Then it's time to sharpen the knife. You can do this yourself with a sharpening stone or grinding machine, but if you have no experience in this, you can also have it done by a professional knife sharpener.   Please note: we recommend using Xinzuo sharpening steels to sharpen Xinzuo knives, as sharpening these knives is only possible with a sharpening steel with an exceptionally high hardness.   Xinzuo Netherlands offers a standard 10-year warranty on all Xinzuo products.