Top 10 damascus chef's knives

This is one of our best-selling chef's knives with damascus steel. And with good reason! It is a high-quality kitchen knife with a great price-quality ratio! The blade features a core made from stainless AUS-10 steel, with a hardness of 60 HRC. This core is surrounded by several layers of graceful damascus steel. 33 layers on either side, to be exact. In total, including the core, there are 67 layers of steel. Our Eden Classic Damast chef's knife is an absolute must-have!

The stunning santoku was designed by top-chef Tim Mälzer. The santoku is the Japanese version of a chef's knife. Traditionally, this type of knife was used to cut sushi. This santoku has a blade with a very hard core of VG-MAX steel encased between 32 layers of corrosion-resistant damascus steel with a polished high gloss finish.

No less than 132 layers of steel, that is what characterizes the Zwilling Miyabi. The damascus is enhanced with a 'Flower Damask' look. Unique! This pattern is the result of a special ice hardening process, which is carried out at -196°C. As such, the knife has a hardness of no less than 66 HRC. This means that the knife can be sharpened to razor-sharpness. The black ash wood handle adds a nice finishing touch!

The Kai Shun Santoku from their Classic series consists of beautiful kitchen knives with 32-layer damask steel. The VG-MAX core takes care of unparalleled cutting properties. The handles are made of laminated pakkawood and have an asymmetrical shape. This knife series is one of the most extensive series in the world. Because of its look and feel and ultimate cutting properties this knife is an absolute joy to behold and amazing to use.

This knife is handmade with great care and craftsmanship in the Japanese city of Sakai. The blade is enhanced with a VG-10 steel core, encased in 33 layers of damascus steel. The Japanese design style of the knife is emphasized by the choice of an octagonal handle made from Japanese zelcova wood.

This Nesmuk Exclusive C90 is an absolutely unique knife. The damascus steel was namely enhanced with a unique pattern. But that is not all. The handle is made from karelian birch burl: a stunning material that ensures the whole looks simply amazing. It is not surprising at all that this top-quality knife is a part of this list!

The Miyabi 6000MCT knives are the perfect symbiosis of ultimate functionality and unique aesthetics. The blade is made of ice-hardened Micro-Carbide Cryodur steel, folded between two layers of other steel. This steel is hand-hammered, called a Tsuchime finish, which gives the blade a gorgeous traditional look.

32 layers of damascus steel and a VG-MAX core. This Kai Shun Classic knife is amazing to use. Because of its look and feel and ultimate cutting properties this knife is an absolute feast for the eyes. Its handle is asymmetrical, making it feel great in hand. This does, however, mean that it is only suited for right-handed use. But don't worry! We also sell a left-handed version of this knife!

This special chef's knife comes from the Zwilling J.A. Henckels factory in Seki, Japan. The ergonomic D-shaped handle made of Masur birch wood and the beautiful markings of damascus steel on the blade are especially noteworthy. The core of the blade consists of MC63 powder steel. This micro-carbide steel was hardened at a temperature of -196 degrees Celsius using the Cryodur ice hardening technique. This technique gives the knife its hardness of 63 HRC, resulting in a razor-sharp edge and unprecedented sharpness retention! This knife is a high-quality and elegant work of art for your kitchen.