These beautiful knives use a stainless steel relatively new to the market called ZA-18, which was developed by Aichi Steel Co. The composition of the steel uses the following: carbon 1.20, chromium 18.0, molybdenum 1.5, and cobalt 1.80 for added hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. It's an excellent kitchen knife steel.
Maker: Takayuki
Location: Sakai City, Japan
Cladding: 69-layer Damascus
Edge Steel: ZA-18 Stainless
HRC: 60-61
Weight: 4.7 oz (130 g)
Edge Length: 246 mm
Total Length: 390 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 37 mm
Handle: Octagonal Wenge with Buffalo Horn
