Traditional technology has combined with modern material for high cutting performance. Available in 13 different blades to meet  with every cutting task.  Made of  VG10 core cutting edge forged with 63 layered Nickel Damascus  stainless steel  blade. VG10 is the newly developed High Carbon (0.95 to1.05%)  Molybdenum (0.90 to1.20%) and Vanadium  (0.10 to 0.30%) stainless  steel plus 1.30 to 1.50% Cobalt added  to  increase strength. Rockwell hardness 60 to 61 HRC.  

 The beautiful Damascus blade is hand engraved with Ichiro Hattori name in Kanji  and permanently welded with stainless  steel  bolster. Full tang black Pakkawood handle with three stainless steel rivets. Comes with fancy gift box.

 Remarks about Hattori HD Series    

   You might see some HD numbered Damascus knives are being sold with other blade marking and box. Please note that JCK has originally named it HD Series that stands for Hattori Damascus Series. In fact, Mastercraftsman, Mr.Hattori personally inspects each knife very carefully, and re-work wherever necessary to meet with Hattori's quality standard. Only the knives that have passed his quality standard will be hand engraved with his name logo. When you see his name on the blade and box, it is your assurance of genuine Hattori quality.  Notice to Hattori HD series customers.