Chef 210mm Ryoma Rainbow

Chef 210mm Ryoma Rainbow coloured damascus knife

As the second Haiku Intl. brand alongside the Japanese Haiku knives made in Seki, Japan, Ryoma's Ryoma Rainbow range coloured damascus knives ventures into new territory between tradition and modernity, positioning itself as a forerunner of new technical developments in the world of cutlery and more specifically kitchen knives and tableware.

The damascus used in the Ryoma Rainbow kitchen knives is a hand-sharpened, artisanal damascus whose iridescent steel colours create a striking visual effect that changes according to the light and its angle it is seen. The aestheticism of these colours comes from the three alloys that make up the blade: japanese AUS10, a highly carburised steel with 1% carbon, copper and brass for the gold colour. The result from the craftsmen at Haiku Intl. is a 67-layer damascus and hammered blades. A new innovation in the kitchen knife industry, coloured damascus is a technical feat, both visually and in the way it is crafted. The different alloys do not have the same melting point, and craftsmen who master this technique are extremely rare.

The blades go along with a traditional octagonal handle made from rosewood. Rosewood is a very hard, moisture-resistant wood, perfect to use in the kitchen environment. Rosewood is a natural wood, so it can come in a variety of colours and shades. It is a highly sought-after wood, used in particular for luxury furnishings and musical instruments.

The Chef knife is a versatile blade that will cover 90% of the tasks needed in the modern kitchen. First oriented for meat where the shape allowsto take advantage of this type of food by being a longer blade than a Santoku which is also a versatile shape of japanese knife but more oriented for vegetables. The versatility of the Chef's knife will allow you to cut vegetables, fish, fruits and of course meat.

• Steel: Japanese AUS10 with 1% carbon, hardness HRC 60 +/- 1
• Handle: traditional octagonal handle made from rosewood and set with steel rings
• Sharpening: Ambidextrous V-shape, 15° angle per side