Legacy Japanese Knife Set with VG-10 Damascus Steel Blades & Exotic Olive Burl Wood & Resin Handle Legacy Handmade Professional Japanese Chef Knife Set, 6 Piece, VG-10 67 Layers Damascus Steel Blades with Stabilized Exotic Stabilized Olive Burl Wood & Resin Composite Handles, Brass Mosaic Pins, Full Tang Fixed Blade Professional Kitchen Knives Set with Sheath, Knife Sharpening and Personalization Damascus Blade Detail: These blades are expertly crafted by layering, welding, and hammering VG10 and 15n20 steel, creating a unique, fingerprint-like pattern on each blade. VG10 Damascus steel is known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and edge retention, making it a top choice for knives. The steel is oil quenched at 2100°F and rapidly cooled twice, achieving a hardness of 62+ HRC. This process enhances durability and creates the distinct Damascus pattern prized by chefs and collectors.