AUS-10はステンレスにクロム、モリブデン、バナジウムなどを添加し、硬度と耐摩耗性を向上させた愛知製鋼製の高級ステンレス刃物鋼です。炭素量の多い材料のため、適切な焼き入れにより高硬度を実現でき、切れ味が鋭くまた永切れする特性を持つことが出来ます。
刀身に打ち込んだ槌目模様も手造りの良さを感じさせるデザインになっており、槌目模様の凸凹には切った物が離れやすくなる役割もあるので使いやすさも兼ね備えています。
Damascus is a laminated steel knife made of several layers of different steel materials. The center of the blade is made of hard steel for sharpness, and both sides are covered with multiple soft steel materials. The multiple steels are metallurgically joined, not by plating or glue. The more the blade is forged, the more complex the ripples become, and the more beautiful the unique grain pattern becomes.
The handles on these knives are Octagonal Oak wood dye Japanese Lacquer (Urushi) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition.
The coating film of Urushi exudes a warm sense of intimacy when in contact with the skin that can almost be likened to the touch of an infant’s skin. With antibacterial and disinfectant properties, it is also provides an exceptional sense of security. urushi is a totally natural lacquer, and with use develops a distinct, deeply refined luster and texture which cannot be reproduced with chemically developed coating materials. This naturally fosters strong feelings of attachment and deference.