5-Piece Damascus Japanese-Style Knife Set — Chef, Santoku, Utility, Nakiri, Paring Blades Year_2001 12 - Double Tap Slides

12 - Double Tap Slides

tight-grained wood that resists moisture and holds its deep reddish-brown finish through daily use

Full tang construction for durability and long-term reliability

The ergonomic black Micarta handle fixed blade knife provides excellent grip control during demanding outdoor tasks such as field dressing

5-Piece Damascus Japanese-Style Knife Set — Chef, Santoku, Utility, Nakiri, Paring Blades Year_2001 12 - Double Tap SlidesThe History Behind This Blade In the late Heian period, Japanese royal kitchen brigades were among the first to work with a strict five knife system. Each blade had one job long slicing, primary chopping, vegetable cutting, mid range prep, and fine detail work. No knife crossed into another role. This discipline kept prep fast, clean, and precise. Professional kitchens across Kyoto and Osaka carried this five knife tradition forward for centuries. The