The Kessaku Damascus Dynasty is an 8-inch chef's knife built around a 67-layer Damascus blade of AUS-10V Japanese steel, with a G10 handle and a brass-and-copper mosaic pin. It is a full-size, all-purpose knife for chopping, slicing and rock-chopping on a board. Against mass-market stamped knives it offers a harder, layered steel blade and a handle that resists moisture and warping; against premium Japanese chef's knives it competes on materials rather than on hand-forged pedigree. Owners rate it well overall, though the sample of ratings is small.
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Ratings are positive overall, with buyers praising sharpness out of the box and the look of the Damascus blade and handle.
The Kessaku Damascus Dynasty Series is the brand's flagship knife line. This 8" chef's knife has a blade made of 67-layer Damascus AUS-10V Japanese steel. The design draws on centuries of knife-making tradition and is paired with modern forging techniques.
The handle is made of military-aircraft-grade G10. It will not oxidize or soften over time. A mosaic pin of brass and copper adorns the handle.
