Imperial Collection - Luxury Japanese Damascus Kitchen Knife set

Introducing the Imperial Collection - a pinnacle of luxury in the realm of Japanese Damascus knife sets. Crafted with meticulous precision and artistry, each knife in this collection is a testament to the rich heritage of Japanese knife-making.

Masterfully Forged: Handcrafted from professional-grade High-Carbon Steel, Our Imperial Collection is built to last a lifetime, ensuring you'll never need another set of kitchen knives again. High-Carbon Steel, once the choice metal for Japanese swordsmiths, offers unparalleled durability and sharpness. This collection is designed for those who demand the best.

A Legacy of Excellence: Our knives undergo careful heat treatment and sharpening to achieve razor-sharp edges and extreme durability. Each blade is etched with a traditional Damascus pattern, a technique rooted in a history stretching over a millennium, creating knives that are not only functional but also works of art.

Precision Cutting: With a 15° edge, our knives provide superior cutting precision compared to the 20-25° edge found in most Western knives. You'll feel the difference with every cut.

Ergonomic Design: The Imperial Collection is thoughtfully designed with comfortable Pakka Wood handles and a Finger Guard for extra protection, ensuring a secure grip and safety during use.

Why Choose Our Imperial Collection:

• Heat-Treated High-Carbon Steel: Surpass cheaper stainless steel composites.
• RUTHLESSLY Sharp: These knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you've ever owned, delivering unparalleled cutting performance.
• Unique Ergonomic Handle Design: The knives not only perform brilliantly but also look and feel amazing in your hand.
• Well-Balanced 15° Blade Edge: Cut with precision and speed, effortlessly.
• Elegant Appearance: Each knife boasts a beautiful Damascus pattern, adding a touch of elegance to your kitchen.
• Direct Wholesale Pricing: Enjoy savings of up to 70% compared to local retailers by purchasing directly from us.

A: 3.5 inch Paring/Fruit Knife - features a short, nimble blade. The small design of paring knives makes them ideal for cutting in hard-to-reach places or tackling tasks where precision is important. Many home chefs reach for their paring knife as the go-to tool for when a chef’s knife is too large.

Paring knives can be a dream for meal prep, especially when you're preparing fruits, vegetables and meats. The following are some of the most popular uses for paring knives:

- Peeling ingredients
- Hulling strawberries
- Coring tomatoes
- Scoring meat

B: 5-inch Santoku Knife  - a Takai family favorite. It is an easily handled, exceptional knife that is well-suited to slicing wet, starchy foods and will quickly become your go-to with small meal prep. The smaller 5-inch version allows for more precision and control when slicing or chopping the following:

- Carrots
- Celery
- Small onions
- Garlic
- Small potatoes

C: 5-inch Utility Knife - Don't let the name deceive you: this knife is utilitarian but exceptional at the same time. Being your all-rounder knife the Autograph utility knife is designed with these important facets in mind: comfort, control, and lightness. Longer than our 3.5-inch Paring Knife but shorter than our 8-inch Chef Knife, this kitchen tool is commonly referred to as the "sandwich knife" because of ideal it is for:

- Slicing meat
- Slicing bagels and buns
- Cutting sandwiches
- Chopping vegetable
- Slicing herbs
- General kitchen tasks when no other knife will do

D: 7 inch Santoku Knife - larger version of our favorite knife in the Imperial collection (the 5-inch Santoku). Ideally suited to slicing wet, starchy foods, the santoku silhouette has been carefully designed so food doesn’t stick to the blade surface. This makes it excellent for vegetables, fish, and boneless meats.

The 7-inch version is excellent for taking on large meals with many vegetable/fruit/root ingredients where speed, volume, and efficiency are more important than precision. Great for cutting up:

- Large onions
- Potatoes
- Large fruits
- Meat
- Chicken breast

E: 7.5 inch Kiritsuke Knife -

boasts a distinctive, angled tip that not only adds to its visual appeal but also enhances its functionality, allowing for intricate cuts and scoring patterns on surfaces of fish and vegetables. The 7.5-inch blade length strikes a perfect balance, providing ample cutting surface for handling both small and large ingredients with ease, making it suitable for:

• Slicing sushi and sashimi with precision
• Chopping, dicing, and mincing vegetables
• Cutting and trimming meat with clean, swift movements
• Precisely slicing through dense fruits and root vegetables
• Creating decorative cuts and garnishes

F: 8-inch Chef's Knife - is amongst the most important knives in our collection. It as an exceptionally versatile kitchen tool that features a broad, razor-sharp blade, enabling it to excel in tackling a wide range of culinary tasks with ease.

When you pick up the Imperial Chef Knife, it immediately feels like a natural extension of your hand. Its natural balance and maneuverability make it capable of handling even the most challenging tasks, thanks to its high quality stainless steel blade. This knife is ideal for:

- Dicing onions
- Chopping herbs
- Crushing garlic
- Slicing meats of all varieties
- Chopping nuts
- and more!

Our Quality Guarantee: At AscendKitchen, our mission is to craft offer exceptional Quality at affordable prices. We blend modern and ancient techniques to create masterpieces that will enhance your culinary journey. Our commitment ensures that you'll cherish your Damascus knives for years to come, Join the ranks of those who appreciate the difference true craftsmanship makes in the kitchen.