440C stainless steel is a high-quality material known for its excellent hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. With a hardness of approximately 58-60 HRC, it is capable of maintaining a sharp edge for an extended period and is highly durable. It is particularly well-suited for knives, offering long-lasting sharpness. Additionally, 440C has great corrosion resistance, making it highly resistant to moisture and water, which is ideal for kitchen use. This steel is perfect for those seeking strength and durability in their knives.

The Japanese term “Nashiji” (English: Pear skin pattern) refers to the result of a technique that appears to leave the surface finish of a blade looking unfinished and rustic.

Damascus is a laminated steel knife made of several layers of different steel materials. The center of the blade is made of hard steel for sharpness, and both sides are covered with multiple soft steel materials. The multiple steels are metallurgically joined, not by plating or glue. The more the blade is forged, the more complex the ripples become, and the more beautiful the unique grain pattern becomes.

The Marine Plastic material in the handle is lightweight and comfortable. All of our Marine Plastic Handles are made from recycled ocean plastics reclaimed from the beaches of Tsushima. Our company wants to make an effort to help clean up the wasted ocean plastics and beaches and to do our best to leave a cleaner world for the next generation. Our process of making these handles is still underdevelopment, as such they sometimes are shipped with minor imperfections.

These new second generation Ocean Plastic handles have a NFC Chips embedded in the end of the handle. If you tap it to your phone it will open a link to our website. Where you can find more information about your knife and our recycled plastic program.