On top of all that, it’s impervious to rusting and distortion, making it solid and reliable. Regular knives can be found in many stores, but only recently have Damascus steel skinner knives gained so much attention. This is primarily because of their beautiful layered patterns and the fact that they are crafted from several types of steel to make them more durable than other knives. This Shun knife set is a little more understanding than the two previous, with a less striking damascus effect on the steel. Depending on your personal taste you may prefer that, or you might be going for the bold flowing water style of the earlier sets. The knives use a VG-MAX steel, a specially formulated steel by Shun. VG-MAX is the perfect example of how Shun are aiming to appeal to the western market.

For all the difference in appearance the underlying steel used to make the blades is the same, VG-MAX. As I’ve mentioned earlier it’s a top quality Japanese steel used exclusively by Shun. Full a detailed review of each set, including the exact carbon and chromium content of the steel used in each set, just scroll below.VG-MAX steel is used for the blade, offering that fantastic balance of durability, improved by the high 16% chromium content, and hardness, offered by the 1.2% carbon content. I’m going to offer you a range of sets and different prices and designs, but one thing is common throughout, they all use genuine Japanese steel and are forged in the true damascus fashion, unlike many ‘fake’ damascus sets you’ll find that have merely been stamped to form the classic flowing water appearance.

As a result you get a lot for your money, but for the Japanese purist the other five sets are all manufactured directly in Japan. Name Unlike other specialty knives, Damascus steel does not need any particular technique or equipment for sharpening. The chef knife with an eight inches blade is the most favored by both professional and home cooks alike. The Custom Made Damascus Steel Chef Knives Set from Hummad Supplies includes five chef knives, measuring between 7.6 and 10.6 inches. Each knife features a swirled Damascus pattern on the blade, a brass bolster, and a natural wood handle with mosaic pins. Stainless steel has a smooth surface, making it slippery when used as knife handles, so manufacturers always add something to the handle that can provide grips like engravings, rubber lines or dots, and stampings. 2. PatternThough you cannot sharpen the serrated blades of this knife using the sharpening steel, manufacturers designed it to be useful for a long time without the need for constant sharpening. 3. Weight The 15% chromium content is sufficient to make these blades very rust resistant, allowing for a quality high-carbon knife, as expected in Japanese steel, but still with many of the durability qualities of a western or german steel.

The knife’s handle is partly responsible for the accuracy of each cut, the amount of grip and control you have on the blade, the comfort or fatigue you will experience while using the knife, as well as the overall look of the tool.

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Usually having the ‘Made in China’ tag can be an indicator of cheap, low quality materials but with Zelite that isn’t the case, the materials they use are good quality, as I’ll discuss, and that results in a fine range of knives. Sharpen your knife regularly. Damascus steel requires less sharpening than other knives, but you should still maintain the edge every so often. Each knife has unique advantages and should be used appropriately for the best results. Chef Knives: The blades are full tang into the PakkaWood handle, just like the two Shun sets previously. That adds to the overall strength and durability.