• BRAND: Xinzuo
• SERIES: B13D YU
• 67 Total Layers
• Center Core 10Cr15CoMoV – VG10 Equivalent
• Blade Material: 66Layers 316/316L Stainless Steel –
• Raindrop Hammered Damascus Pattern
• Handle Material: North American Desert Ironwood
• Core Hardness: 60-62 HRC
• Vacuum Heat Treatment
• Blade Angle: /15 Golden Angle
• 12 Processes of Manufacturing and Quality Control

Achef’s knife is one of the most versatile kitchen tools also making it one of the most popular – and it’s a big favorite among both professional chefs and amateur home cooks. The chef knife also tends to be most people’s go-to in the kitchen, because you can use it for just about anything. They can be used for chopping, slicing, mincing, and dicing, and you can use a chef’s knife with different types of meat as well as vegetables.

Hezhen B13D YU Series: This popular series is due impart to the combination of the raindrop Damascus pattern, hammered (Tsuchime finish) and North American Desert Ironwood handles. These Damascus kitchen knives would make a stunning addition to your kitchen. Each blade is made up of three major sections of steel. The primary core that serves as the cutting edge and two outer protective sections help prevent rust build up. Although you should still regularly clean your knives.

Blade Center Core: The core is made up of Xinzuos equivalent to VG10. This is high carbon steel with added, Chromium, Molybdenum, Cobalt, Vanadium and Manganese, allows for a very consistent edge that is hardened to 60-62 on the Rockwell scale. This hardness range is the sweet spot of Damascus kitchen knives, which makes it harder, sharper, and more durable. It has a good balance with a golden angle of 15 Because of its ultra-sharp double edge it is suitable for both left and right hands.

It is important to note that Xinzuo & Hezhen both use expensive high quality vacuum heat treatment and cryogenic freezing. This is how they obtain this sweet spot of hardness and other qualities that make their steels a cut above the competition.

Razor Sharp Blade: The core hardness of the blade is stable at 60 62HRC which makes it harder, sharper, and more durable. It has a good balance with a golden angle of 15 Bcause of its ultra-sharp double edge it is suitable for both left and right hands.

For a and in depth read of the features and benefits of all Xinzuos and Hezhens steels click here.

66 layers Damascus Steel: The outer steel sections are made up of 33-layers each of 316/316L Stainless Damascus Steel. This makes dealing with corrosive fruits or vegetables easier than with a purecarbon steel blade. The Raindrop Damascus pattern adds an additional aesthetic layer to each knife.

Ergonomic Handle: North American Desert Ironwood handles are a much sought after material for knife handles. Desert Ironwood has great strength, durability, water resistance and a textured appearance that can be polished to a shine. Due to its oil content it does not need a finish product, it just needs to be polished to a luster.

Fun Fact: Desert Ironwood is so dense that it actually sinks in water. Great for knife handles, not so great to build a boat.

The combination of expert craftsmanship and high-quality materials ensures that this knife will be in your collection for a long time.

XinZuo has been manufacturing kitchen knives for 20 years and have mastered the core technologies of Damascus knives, including steel and craftsmanship, blade cutting method, handle structure, blade thickness and blade angle. XinZuo has the latest and most advanced technology and design concepts and is committed to researching Damascus kitchen knives. Their products are renowned for their precise cutting, high hardness, corrosion resistance and durability.

For an in-depth read on the 12 processes of manufacturing Xinzuo & Hezhen knives click here.

To know more about Xinzuo & Hezhen Read my blog articleWhy Buy a Xinzuo or Hezhen Knife.

For a real deep dive into my journey to find the best manufacturer to deliver Damascus Kitchen knives, that delivers on my decades old business slogan of The Best For Less shipped To Your Door Click Here for Xinzuo: The Untold Story of A Great Chinese Kitchen Knife Maker.