A chef’s knife is probably a cook’s most important tool in the kitchen. Highly versatile. This blade glides through meat, fish, fruits and veg with minimal effort. Make your own custom chef’s knife with this blank.

ZHEN Premium Damascus Knife Kits are forged in Japan utilizing years of knowledge and skill in knife making and technology and then shipped to Taiwan for grinding, sharpening and application of the tang. Each high quality blade is crafted by forge welding 66 layers of steel together around a core layer of VG – 10 steel (HRC 60 – 62) which creates a high quality blade. Each blade will have its own unique pattern on its surface and an edge that remains extremely sharp over an extended period of time. Designed with the professional cook in mind, these knives would make a great gift for the cook in your family.

Features:

• Customize your chef knife blade by choosing from a myriad of woods to make the handle yourself
• A workhorse in the kitchen, capable of taking on nearly any task
• Crafted from 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel
• VG – 10 steel core with a Rockwell hardness of HRC60-62
• Maintains an extremely sharp edge for a long period of time

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 12-3/4"
• Blade Length: 7-9/16"
• Blade Materials: Japanese Damascus steel and a VG-10 steel core

What's Included:

• (1) Blade
• (4) Rivets

Notes:

• Knife scale / handle material sold separately.
• Hand wash your blades with gentle dish soap, rinse clean and towel dry immediately.
• Hone your blades with a steel or ceramic rod weekly to keep them sharp. We recommend sharpening your blades with a whetstone at an angle of 15°-20°.
• CAUTION: DO NOT chop bone or use this knife on a hard surface like a glass cutting board, tile, or granite.