Damascus Kitchen Knife Set for Home Chefs

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「 WHAT IS VG-10 DAMASCUS STEEL?」 VG-10 Damascus steel is an outgrowth of laminated or piled steel, a similar technique used to combine steels of different carbon contents, providing a desired mix of hardness and toughness. This laminating process, in which different types of steel together produce patterns that can be seen in the surface of the finished blade, forms the basis for pattern welding. There is a VG-10 steel core forged with 33 layers of Damascus steel on either side. The steel is laminated in the mold which layers of steel and steel core are sandwiched together. After more than one thousand degrees high temperature heat treatment and minus 100 degrees ice forging process, it makes the blade look exotic and downright gorgeous. Damascus steel knives are stronger than their historic counterpart, as they contain less impurities and are made with homogenous layers. The blade edge can reach to HRC 60±2 (Rockwell Hardness Scale).

「 HOW TO RECOGNIZE REAL AND FAKE DAMASCUS?」 In some rare cases, people will try to pass off regular stainless steel with no layering as Damascus by laser printing a design on the blade. These are pretty easy to spot because they either don't look like Damascus or the pattern could just rub off. Real Damascus is intrinsic to the steel itself but fake Damascus is only a facade. You can use sandpaper to get that satin look. Once it's nice and polished, etch it with ferric chloride or muriatic acid. If the Damascus pattern comes back, it's real. If not, you have a fake on your hands.

「 WHY DO PATTERNS LOOK SO DIFFERENT?」 There are many types of patterns you can achieve during the process of making. the most popular pattern is the "random" pattern, which is why the Damascus may look different from one knife to the other. Either way, most Damascus has its own personality and unique look.

「WHY CHOOSE NANFANG BROTHERS?」 We have 30 years' experience in producing professional kitchen knives. Our goal is to let all people use a high-quality kitchen knife to cook. We have a solid commitment to good communication, excellence, and industry best practices to serve customers in an excellent manner. With our carefully crafted Damascus steel Knife Set, you can become the chef you always wanted to be. It's also an exquisite gift suitable for yourself, family, and friends.

Use & Care Instructions of Kitchen Knife

Maintenance: - Choose high-quality cutting boards to avoid cutting on glass, granite, and steel bowls, which may damage the blade - Do not soak the knife in the sink for a long time to avoid rust - After using the knife, avoid food residue on the knife, causing rust or corrosion of the knife edge - Avoid using dishwashers and steel wire balls to clean the knives, resulting in damage to the blade and scratches on the knife surface - Pre-soak and clean the knives in warm water without abrasive, non-corrosive cleaning agents, and wipe clean with a sponge - It is recommended that you clean and dry the knives by hand after use, and store them in the knife holder to avoid rust as much as possible

Sharpening: - To ensure your knives maintain sharpness, use quality sharpening steel on a regular basis - Draw the blade edge at an angle of approximately 20 degrees against the steel for about 10 to 20 strokes - Then test the sharpening of the knife with a piece of plain paper, which should be easily cut by a sharp knife

Safety: - As knives are designed for cutting only, do not use knives for another purpose like can-opening - Never try to catch a falling knife. Dangerous! - Keep your knives away from children

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