Damascus Knives

Linley

£3500

Made in Seki by a small group of nokaji whose skills have been passed down over the course of three generations, the Damascus knife collection's blades are amongst the sharpest within their price point and beyond. The bewitchingly intricate beauty of these 33-layer Damascus knives is matched by their effectiveness and unparalleled ease of maintenance. The central core is VG10 which is laminated with 16 layers of soft stainless on each side. According to one tale as old as time, a knife presented as a gift is said to sever the friendship between the giver and the recipient, unless it is accompa

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