Hezhen X01 Flagship Series 5.3" 73 Layer Damascus Utility Knife with Olive Wood Handle

The utility knife is known for versatility, bridging the gap between a chef’s knife and paring knife. Its blade is between 4 and 7 inches long, so it can handle a variety of different tasks. Its mid-sized blade offers excellent control and precision, making it ideal for tasks that are too large for a paring knife but too intricate for a chef’s knife. Thus, a utility knife is considered an indispensable tool - it’s found in both basic and comprehensive knife sets.

• BRAND: XINZUO
• SERIES: X01 Flagship Series
• Total Layers: 73 Layers
• Tang Type: Full Tang Blade
• Center Core: 14Cr14MoVNb Powder Steel
• Blade Core Hardness: 62-64 HRC Vacuum Heat Treatment
• Damascus Blade Material: 72 Layers 316/316L Stainless Steel
• Blade Angle: 50°
• Cutting Edge Angle: 15° the "Golden Angle"
• Blade thickness: 2.1 MM
• Damascus Pattern: Raindrop Damascus Pattern
• Handle Material: 1 Piece Olive Wood
• 12 Processes of Manufacturing and Quality Control
• Includes: 5.3" Damascus Utility Knife
  

This Full Tang Utility knife is a wonderfully versatile tool for your kitchen. The utility knife is the go-to knife for a lot of people unless they are working on something fairly large or something relatively small. For its size that has a fairly deep belly which gives you more blade to work with when your moving things like garlic. The knife features 73 individual layers of steel consisting of a centralized core with two protective layers on the outside.

The blade core is made of a 14Cr14MoVNb which mostly features Carbon and Chromium in the mix. This is offset by lower levels of Molybdenum, Vanadium, and Niobium (an alternative to Titanium). This combination is used to ensure that the edge of the blade is as sharp and durable as possible by creating stronger carbides in the steel without using too much of the free Chromium.

The excess Chromium combined with the outer stainless steel layers helps protect the blade from corrosion and rust. This makes it easier to use across a wide variety of foods without the blade oxidizing the moment you put it down. You will still need to wash and dry the blade, but it won’t need to happen as quickly as some other blades with a heavy carbon content.

The inner and outer blade sections are heat treated up to 64 HRC to ensure that the edge is retained. The early to mid-60s on the HRC scale are perfect for razor sharp edges while maintaining a lower risk of chipping.

The knife blade features a 50° tip angle and a fairly deep belly.

The knife is very durable, featuring a full tang blade. This adds additional support for the handle and allows the blade and handle section to be one solid piece of metal. The Olive wood is meticulously paired with the tang to keep the tang out of sight. This brings elegance to the handle’s performance.

The entire knife is dehorned for comfort, preventing you from getting snagged on sharp edges and making it easier to use for long periods of time. The 5.3" blade is beautifully adorned with a Raindrop Damascus Pattern.

Tip: Wash and dry your knife after use to ensure it stays sharp and rust free. Avoid cutting into extremely dense materials like bone, ice, or coconut shells.

About Xinzuo

XinZuo has been manufacturing kitchen knives for 20 years and have mastered the core technologies of Damascus knives, including steel and craftsmanship, blade cutting & Grinding methods, handle structure, blade thickness and blade angle. They use the latest and most advanced technology and design concepts and is committed to researching Damascus kitchen knives. Their products are renowned for their precise cutting, high hardness, corrosion resistance and durability.

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