{"product_id":"kotetsu-vg10-chef-knife-damascus-kiritsuke-knife-with-exotic-rosewood-handle","title":"Kotetsu VG10 Chef Knife Damascus Kiritsuke Knife with Exotic Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDAMASCUS STEEL PRO CHEF KNIFE, 12.5\", DAMASCUS STEEL KIRITSUKE BLADE, EXOTIC ROSE WOOD BURL \u0026amp; RESIN COMPOSITE HANDLE, BRASS MOSAIC PINS, CUSTOM FULL TANG FIXED BLADE KITCHEN KNIFE, INCLUDES SHEATH, PRO KNIFE SHARPENING AND FREE PERSONALIZATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDAMASCUS BLADE DETAIL:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade is expertly crafted by combining 1095 \u0026amp; VG10 Steel through layering, welding, and hammering, giving each blade a unique design akin to a fingerprint. Damascus steel is renowned for its strength and hardness. 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Damascus steel outperforms high carbon steel in durability and is easier to sharpen as the mix of high chromium steel enhances the other alloying elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHIGH QUALITY HANDMADE KNIFE WITH SHARP, STRONG, AND DURABLE BLADE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This custom pro chef knife is handcrafted with the utmost attention to detail by artisans. 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