Coltelli Bunka Damas

A differenza delle lame della gamma 440C, realizzate con un unico strato di acciaio semplice, le lame della gamma DAMAS sono forgiate con 67 strati di acciaio e offrono prestazioni di taglio eccezionali, beneficiando al contempo di una maggiore durata e resistenza agli urti e alla corrosione.

Bunka Damascus Knives

Your Questions, Answered

What is the purpose of hammering on kitchen knife blades?

The tsuchime hammered finish creates small air pockets that reduce food sticking to the blade, making cutting easier and cleaner. It also adds an aesthetic element to the knife.

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What is Damascus steel?

Damascus steel, or pattern-welded steel, is created using a technique that involves layering a central core of very hard, sharp steel with multiple layers of softer steel that improve the finished product’s resistance to impacts and drops. This layering process creates a unique wave-like pattern on each blade.

KOTAI uses 67-layer Damascus steel: one central core layer and 33 layers on each side of the blade.

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What’s the difference between single-layer steel and Damascus steel?

Damascus steel provides a sharper edge while also protecting the knife from impacts thanks to multiple layers of steel wrapped around a central core. However, this manufacturing method is more expensive and time-consuming compared to a single-layer steel blade, which is still perfectly suitable for home or professional use.

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