Shikisai MIYAKO 33 Layer Damascus (AUS8) Japanese Chef's 110MM Petty knife

The Miyako Damascus is the masterpiece of Japanese kitchen knives! It has been designed to blend the beauty of classical Japanese knife design with the essential needs and functions of a modern chef. Damascus steel design, highly valued for its beauty in medieval Syria, has been reproduced for use in the blade. The charm of the Damascus look is achieved at the forge by hand folding and pounding the blade repeatedly until 33 layers are formed. Under the hands of the famed blacksmiths of Seki, this results in a blade of superior durability, sharpness, and beauty. The Miyako knife blade is specifically engineered to be neither too thin nor too thick. In this way, blade strength is balanced elegantly with efficiency and ease of use. Once shaped and cooled, the rust resistant steel (AUS-8) is polished to a mirror surface, sharpened by hand, and a matte finish is then applied to achieve a soft luster. Because rust is the biggest weakness of kitchen knives, AUS-8 was chosen to virtually eliminate this problem. Widely used for medical tools, as well as heavy-use kitchen utensils, this steel is easily sharpened, holds an edge beautifully, and is easy to handle and clean.

The unique style of the handle on the Miyako incorporates a rounded "R" shape which fits snugly and comfortably in the hand. Exquisitely crafted, you will sense immediately the secure feeling this design creates in your hand.