Create a professional-quality paring knife with this full-tang 3.5" Katsura Damascus blade, crafted for precision, balance, and exceptional edge performance. Built with a Japanese AUS-10 steel core and reinforced with 66 layers of folded Damascus steel, this blade delivers outstanding sharpness, durability, and a Rockwell hardness of 60+. Its compact profile and razor-sharp edge make it ideal for controlled, detailed cuts in everyday kitchen prep.
What is included in the kit?
This kit includes the blade, three sets of metal pins, a mosaic centre pin, and a presentation box. This is a knife-making project; you will not receive a finished knife.
What is the steel of the blade?
The blade is crafted by folding 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel over a Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon core. This construction creates a durable, razor-sharp edge with excellent stability and long-lasting performance. Hardness rating HRC 60+.
What is the size and tang of the blade?
The cutting edge measures 3.5", with an overall length of 8.25". This is a full-tang blade for maximum strength, rigidity, and balance. Net weight is approximately 2.1 oz.
What is a paring knife used for?
A paring knife is perfect for fine, controlled cuts such as peeling, trimming, segmenting, and delicate slicing. Its small, ultra-sharp 3.5" blade allows precise hand-held work where accuracy matters most.
Price per kit in Canadian dollars.
BUND-HAMSAN-STAB-AMB
BUND-AUS10-FDCMAP