Cuisine::pro® Damashiro® knives by THE CUSTOM CHEF™ have been crafted from the finest Japanese Steel 420J2 and ice-hardened ensuring superior blade strength and durability. The Damashiro® range features distinctive Damascus inspired blades inspired by traditional Japanese craftsman and Samurai sword makers. Characteristic of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. The Damashiro® Japanese Steel has been mined in the same Japanese region of Chuo-Ku Chiba since the middle of the last century. Each knife in the Damashiro® range has been engineered and tested to meet Rockwell 53 specification guaranteeing the blades hardness, and optimum performance. Prepare food like never before with the Cuisine::pro® Damashiro® 7 Piece Mizu Japanese Knife Block set. The 100% Oak block features a beautiful contemporary look, with a protected window to show off the distinctive Damascus inspired knives.