Hezhen PM8S Retro Series 4 Pcs Knide Set Bunka 8.5" + Santoku 7" + Nakiri 7" + Utility 5" — HRC 60±1, Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn Handles 3-Layer Damascus Gyuto Knife If the hardness was increased

If the hardness was increased you will run a great risk of chipping and damaging the blade

the Paring knife is the tool to use

Honing Rods both sharpen and realign the edge of the knife when you use it

or slice fruits the B37 series 5 PCS knife set can do it all

Set includes 5" Utility and 8" Chef knife

Hezhen PM8S Retro Series 4 Pcs Knide Set Bunka 8.5" + Santoku 7" + Nakiri 7" + Utility 5" — HRC 60±1, Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn Handles 3-Layer Damascus Gyuto Knife If the hardness was increasedHezhen PM8S Retro Series 4 Pcs Knide Set Bunka 8. 5" + Santoku 7" + Nakiri 7" + Utility 5" HRC 601, Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn Handles 3 Layer Brand: Hezhen Series: Retro Series Layers: 3 total layers of composite steel Center Core: 10Cr15CoMoV Steel Core ensures long term durability and sharpness (VG10 equivalent) Heat Treatment: Vacuum Deep Cooling Heat Treatment Blade Core Hardness: HRC 601 allows for better edge retention Blade Thickness: 2. 4