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A five-piece kitchen knife set built on Japanese VG10 steel cores clad in 33 layers of Damascus on each side, for a 67-layer blade rated at 62 HRC. The 15-degree double-bevel edges and full-tang construction aim at the fine, precise cuts Japanese knives are known for. The abalone shell handles are the differentiator: iridescent blue, green and pearl tones that shift with the light, plus a plum blossom rivet. It suits cooks who want a full working rotation of Japanese-style blades and treat the handles as part of the appeal; against plainer VG10 Damascus sets it trades on looks and a five-knife spread rather than on extras like a block or sharpener.
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Lowest price we've seen: $285.00 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 91 ratings, buyers are enthusiastic about the set. The recurring themes are sharpness out of the box, the look of the abalone handles and the breadth of the five-knife lineup.
The Umi Collection is a 5-piece kitchen knife set made with Japanese VG10 Damascus steel and genuine abalone shell handles. It includes a chef's knife, santoku knife, boning knife, utility knife and paring knife. Together they cover chopping vegetables, slicing boneless meats, trimming and peeling.
Each blade is individually forged. A Japanese VG10 steel core is surrounded by 33 layers of Damascus steel on each side, making a 67-layer blade with a flowing pattern. The blades are rated at 62 HRC. A 15° double-bevel edge is made for fine, precise cuts.
The knives have full-tang construction for stability and control. The abalone shell handles show iridescent blue, green and pearlescent tones that shift with the light. The handles have a smooth shape for a firm grip and a decorative plum blossom rivet. The set comes in a gift box that can be used for presentation and storage.
