{"product_id":"kegani-damascus-paring-knife-vg10-shell-resin-handle","title":"Kegani Damascus Paring Knife | 67-Layer VG-10 Steel, Shell Resin Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhere Craft Meets the Kitchen. The Kegani Damascus Paring Knife.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost kitchen knives are tools. The \u003cstrong\u003eKegani Damascus Paring Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is something more — a knife where the materials are as considered as the metallurgy, and where using it at the counter feels like a genuine pleasure rather than just a task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is filled with real shell fragments encased in clear resin — under natural light, they shift and sparkle in multiple colours, making every knife unique. The blade is 67-layer Damascus steel with a VG-10 high-carbon core, hand-sharpened to 15° and vacuum heat-treated to 62HRC. It will hold that edge longer than any standard stainless knife you've used, and it will look exceptional doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — superimposed forging creates the distinctive feather-pattern finish unique to each blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 core steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — world-renowned high-carbon core for exceptional sharpness and edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e62HRC hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e — significantly harder than standard stainless; holds an edge far longer between sharpenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15° hand-sharpened edge\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision-ground for a razor-sharp, clean cutting angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximises blade toughness and minimises brittleness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 inches (127mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell fragment resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — real shell pieces encased in clear resin; iridescent colour shift under light makes each handle unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine-inspired aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e — coastal, organic, and striking — unlike anything else in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — the resin construction is smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKegani Damascus Paring Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium black gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS blade sheath — for safe storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeeling fruit and vegetables with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoring, trimming, and detailed knife work that requires a short, manoeuvrable blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing, dicing, and chopping smaller ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative garnish and plating work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: What Not to Use It For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus steel is sharper and harder than standard stainless — but that hardness comes with reduced flexibility. Do not use this knife to chop bones or cut hard, frozen, or high-impact objects. Doing so risks chipping the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only with warm water after every use — dry completely with a soft towel immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever put in the dishwasher — the heat, moisture, and detergent will damage both the blade and the resin handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic knife strip or in the included ABS sheath — never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the blade periodically to protect the Damascus finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e67 layers of Damascus. Shell fragments in resin. A 5-inch paring knife that's as remarkable to look at as it is to use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kegani","offers":[{"title":"Boning Knife","offer_id":43168851755044,"sku":"CJCF1850807-Boning Knife","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3016\/3492\/files\/1842578924346019840.jpg?v=1768583128","url":"https:\/\/justforthekitchen.com\/products\/kegani-damascus-paring-knife-vg10-shell-resin-handle","provider":"Just For The Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}