{"title":"Special Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the shelf where we stopped being restrained. It isn't a single family of knives built to one recipe — it's the pieces that didn't fit anywhere else and were too good to leave out. Stabilised burl wood cast in resin — sapphire blue, crimson, deep charcoal, or a swirl of teal and amber all at once — shaped into a handle and polished until it looks like something pulled out of the sea. Because the resin is poured and cut by hand, the pattern is decided by chance. The handle you receive will not be the handle in the photograph, and that is the whole idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blades are not an afterthought. Most are built around a VG10 core clad in 67 layers of Damascus and hand-polished. One line carries a striking feather pattern across the steel — a crisp spine with fine chevrons sweeping out on both sides — paired with a black G-10 composite handle for cooks who want the performance without the colour. Another is hand-forged from 440C steel with dark ebony handles, and the Kuro cleaver is forged full-tang in a single heavy piece, with no decoration at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the knives people pick up off the magnetic rack and ask about. They also happen to cut extremely well, which is the order we think those two things should come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAoi, the Gyuto with the blue resin handle, is the one we put on the front — one blade, every job. Niji, the 8″ Kiritsuke, suits a flatter cutting style and finer work. Kuro, the 7″ Chukabocho cleaver, is the heavyweight: a tall, straight, 435 g blade that goes through squash and swede without arguing. From there the sets let you build a whole block in one style, from two pieces upwards — each set is sold complete, with the knives listed on its page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooking after them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry straight away. Resin is durable but it is not fond of dishwashers, prolonged heat or being left in water. Keep the blades off bone and frozen food, hone between uses, and sharpen on a whetstone rather than a pull-through.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-collection","title":"Hane 2-Piece Knife Set — Damascus Steel with G-10 Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo essential blades built around one steel and one philosophy — precision-forged VG10 knives that cover most of the work on a chopping board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged from VG10 steel with 67 layers of high-carbon stainless steel cladding, giving it both strength and long edge retention. The steel is nitrogen-cooled during production for enhanced hardness, flexibility and corrosion resistance, then hand-finished to a mirror polish with a precise cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth knives are fitted with an ergonomic G-10 Garolite handle, chosen for its grip, durability and comfort — a material that stays stable and secure whether your hands are dry or damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one complete 2-piece set: an 8\" chef's knife and a 5\" utility knife, with matching handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Chef Knife, 5\" Utility Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel, 67-layer high-carbon stainless steel cladding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror-polished, nitrogen-cooled for hardness and corrosion resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-10 Garolite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 330mm, blade length 200mm, blade width 50mm, blade thickness 2.5mm, net weight 259g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Utility Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 231mm, blade length 123mm, blade width 25mm, blade thickness 2.1mm, net weight 127g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo knives: an 8\" Chef Knife and a 5\" Utility Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy the knives individually?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This set is sold complete, as the two knives listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for these knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and keep the blades dry to prevent rust. 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It's a multifunctional set built to chop, slice and cut vegetables, fruit and meat, suitable for professional chefs and home cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic ebony handles are comfortable to grip and slip-resistant even with wet hands, so control stays consistent through long prep sessions. Together, the four blades cover the full range of everyday kitchen tasks — from broad chopping to fine, detailed cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fine kitchen knife, a little care goes a long way: keep the blades clean and thoroughly dried to prevent rust or staining, and this set will stay sharp and beautiful for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Chef Knife, 8\" Kiritsuke Knife, 5\" Utility Knife, 3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440C steel, hand-forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony, slip-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 34cm, blade length 19cm, blade width 4.5cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 182g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Kiritsuke Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 34cm, blade length 20cm, blade width 4.5cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 198g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Utility Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 25cm, blade length 12cm, blade width 2.3cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 84g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 21.2cm, blade length 8.3cm, blade width 2.0cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 72g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour knives: an 8 inch Chef Knife, an 8 inch Kiritsuke Knife, a 5 inch Utility Knife and a 3.5 inch Paring Knife — covering everything from broad prep work to fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry each blade thoroughly and immediately after use to prevent rust or staining. 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Every blade is nitrogen-cooled for added hardness and flexibility, then hand-polished to a smooth, precise edge. The folded construction creates a distinctive feather Damascus pattern, unique to every knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle pairs stabilised burl wood with a deep red resin fill — durable, moisture-resistant, and shaped for a comfortable, ergonomic grip that holds up through long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one complete 5-piece set: a 9.3\" chef's knife, a 7.6\" bread knife, a 6.7\" santoku, a 4.3\" utility knife and a 3.2\" paring knife, all with matching handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3\" Chef Knife, 7.6\" Bread Knife, 6.7\" Santoku Knife, 4.3\" Utility Knife, 3.2\" Paring Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-polished, nitrogen-cooled, feather Damascus pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilised burl wood with red resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in the 5-piece set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 9.3\" Chef Knife, a 7.6\" Bread Knife, a 6.7\" Santoku Knife, a 4.3\" Utility Knife and a 3.2\" Paring Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy the knives individually?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This set is sold complete, as the five knives listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my handle look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red resin is applied by hand over stabilised burl wood, so the exact pattern and shade vary slightly from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for these knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately to prevent rust. 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