These beautiful knives use a relatively new stainless steel to the market called ZA-18 which was developed by Aichi Steel Co. The composition of the steel uses the following; Carbon 1.20, Chromium 18.0, Molybdenum 1.5 and Cobalt 1.80 for added hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance. It's an excellent kitchen knife steel.
Maker: Takayuki
Location: Sakai City, Japan
Cladding: 69-layer Damascus
Edge Steel: ZA-18 Stainless
HRC: 60-61
Weight: 4.6 oz (130g)
Edge Length: 185 mm
Total Length: 326 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.88 mm
Blade Height at Spine: 45.7 mm
Handle: Wenge with Buffalo Horn
