Damascus utility knife, 9 cm blade.
The paring knife is the second most commonly used knife, after the chef's knife. The KOTAI Damascus paring knife has an ideal hybrid shape, combining a nearly flat blade edge for maximum precision and a very fine point for detail work. The blade is forged from AUS-10 steel, a premium steel that combines a high carbon content for edge hardness and longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation.
The full tang construction – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the paring knife ideal balance and exceptional durability. Japanese precision, Western robustness. The best of both worlds.
* 100% handmade
* Ultra-sharp Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon stainless steel
* Full silk
* Black pakkawood handle
* Hardness HRC: 61 +/- 1
* Weight: 74g
* Perfectly balanced
* Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife
* Lifetime warranty
Damascus steel (or simply Damascus steel) is composed of a layer of very hard steel – in this case, AUS-10 – for the cutting edge, surrounded by 66 successive layers of softer steel to protect the inner layer. This type of blade combines the strengths of a very high-carbon steel – the AUS-10 core layer reaches a hardness of 61 HRC – with the advantages of softer steels, such as impact and corrosion resistance.
The blade, forged from 67 layers of steel, boasts exceptional edge retention, along with increased durability and chip resistance. In addition to these mechanical properties, Damascus steel is prized because no two Damascus blades will have exactly the same pattern; each knife is unique.