Set of 2 chef's knives & all-purpose knife
Versatility in perfection – made of 67 layers of Damascus steel for effortless cutting in everyday life
- ✓Our essentials set for meat, fish, vegetables & herbs
- ✓Light, flexible and durable sharpness thanks to 67 layers of Damascus steel
- ✓Carefully handcrafted – the versatile all-rounder for everyday use
- ✓Handle made of figured sycamore maple – natural, ergonomic and well balanced
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The Explorer set with damask knives is perfect for beginners who value high-quality knives. The knives are excellently tailored to the requirements in the kitchen and enable effective and effortless preparation of various foods.
The set includes thechef's knife and utility knife , which are perfect for various uses in the kitchen. Each knife features a unique grain due to the Damascus steel, making them not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The ergonomically designed handles of the knives provide a comfortable and secure grip, ensuring precise handling and easy operation.
The set includes:
1x chef knife
In every kitchen, larger cutting tasks alternate with more delicate ones. A single knife is rarely sufficient.
The HIKARI Essentials Set combines a powerful chef's knife with a versatile all-purpose knife. Together, they form a duo that reliably covers the most important tasks in the kitchen – from meat and fish to vegetables and herbs.
Ideal for those looking for versatility and control combined in one set.
Each blade is hand-ground in several steps and carefully inspected – for uncompromising sharpness and absolute control. The fine-grained structure of the Damascus steel core ensures long-lasting edge retention and can be easily resharpened as needed.
Suitable for:
Blade
67 layers of Damascus steel with an edge-retaining 10Cr15CoMoV core and 66 layers of corrosion-resistant 316/316L stainless steel.
The blade is vacuum heat-treated, one of the most advanced hardening technologies in the world, for an especially uniform structure, smooth surface and outstanding edge retention. With a hardness of 60-62 HRC on the Rockwell scale, it offers the ideal combination of resilience and long-lasting cutting performance.
The Japanese V-grind at 15° per side ensures uncompromising sharpness. Exception: the bread knife uses a single-sided 30° serrated grind.
Half bolster and full tang ensure balanced weight distribution, high stability and maximum durability, even with intensive use.
Handle
The ergonomic handle is made from selected, light figured sycamore maple.
The natural grain makes each knife unique. Multiple polishing steps create an especially smooth surface for secure grip and comfortable handling, even during longer use.
Suitable for left- and right-handed users.
| Blade material | 67 layers of Damascus steel ( 10Cr15CoMoV steel core + 66 layers of 316/316L stainless steel) |
| Handle material | Noble sycamore maple |
| Hardness | 60 - 62 HRC |
| cut | Japanese grinding angle 15° per side, suitable for left- and right-handed users |
| Weight | 218g / 115g |


- ✔ Hand wash with mild dish soap, then dry immediately
- ✔ Use only wood or plastic boards as a cutting surface
- ✔ Ideally store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip
- ✔ Sharpen the blade regularly and oil it occasionally
- ✘ Do not clean in the dishwasher
- ✘ Not suitable for bones, frozen food or hard ingredients
- ✘ Do not use hard surfaces such as glass, stone or metal