Damascus kitchen knife MASTERPIECE Mikio-Type2 Handcrafted kitchen knife MASTERPIECE Mikio. The knife is made of Damascus steel. The blade is made from layered steel composite forging. In this knife, there are 66 layers. This forging creates a unique pattern. Between these layers is an inserted steel core VG10. The knife has a hardness of 60-62 HRC, which ensures long-lasting sharpness and lifespan. The shape of the handle ensures a comfortable and secure grip. The handle is made of stabilized wood. Included in the packaging is an eco-leather case, made with precision handwork. Damascus steel is produced by repeated forging, layering, and re-forging several strips of steel with different properties, creating a characteristic pattern that can have dozens to hundreds of layers. Damascus steel is long-lasting sharp and resistant due to the grouping of materials with different properties. The steel core is made of one of the highest-rated steels, VG-10. Highly abrasion-resistant