5 inch cutting edge and 6mm thickness for real durability under repeated use
while smaller knives are useful for trimming
and beef cuts with better control
Engraving available on request — name or initials
Unique Damascus pattern in every rod
5-Piece Damascus Japanese-Style Knife Set — Chef, Santoku, Utility, Nakiri, Paring Blades jim_bowie_knife 5 inch cutting edge andThe History Behind This Blade In the late Heian period, Japanese royal kitchen brigades were among the first to work with a strict five knife system. Each blade had one job long slicing, primary chopping, vegetable cutting, mid range prep, and fine detail work. No knife crossed into another role. This discipline kept prep fast, clean, and precise. Professional kitchens across Kyoto and Osaka carried this five knife tradition forward for centuries. The