Designed for chefs and culinary experts, the award-winning F.Dick Damascus Steel Knife Series 1893 combines aesthetics, strength, and functionality at their very best. Produced from 33 layers of different stainless steels by hammer forging and folding, each blade delivers incredible hardness while retaining flexibility. The bolster and end-piece use Damascus steel, which is absolutely unique. The iridescent shine on the blade's patterned grain surface is a result of this steelmaking technique and is unique for each blade. Laser-engraved labeling on the blade appears almost as a watermark and complements the aesthetics of the knife. The blade is hand sharpened and will retain its edge for long periods of use. Last but not least, the 1893 knife series also features a soft-touch, secure-grip poly handle that meets highest hygiene standards.