Yaxell Super Gou blades feature an extremely sharp cutting edge. Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless-steel, which is enveloped by 160 layers combined with alternating soft and hard stainless-steel. The corrosion resistant powdered carbon steel has an unprecedented 63 Rockwell hardness. Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard, ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The outside impresses an interesting Damascus design pattern. The maintain is made of red and black canvas micarta with three stainless-steel rivets. The canvas subject material is dyed red and black and brilliantly finished to last for decades. The engraved end-cap of the maintain is made of 18/10 stainless-steel, which gives outstanding stability and balance.
Set features a 4″ Paring Knife, 4.75″ Petty Knife, 6″ Utility Knife, 6.5″ Santoku Knife, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 9″ Bread Knife, 9″ Slicing Knife, Six 4.5″ Steak Knives, 10″ Honing Steel, Stainless Steel Take-Apart Kitchen Shears and 17 Slot Acacia Knife Block
Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless-steel; Japanese kanji is hand engraved at the blade; 63 Rockwell Hardness
Core features 80 layers of alternating soft and hard stainless-steel on every side with a total of 161 layers
Red and black canvas micarta maintain with three stainless-steel rivets; enclosed full tang maintain construction ensures strength, durability and balance
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a life-time warranty