Ryda Knives ST-650 7" Santoku Knife - 73 Layers High Carbon Damascus Steel - Stabilized Figured Olive Wood Handle - Made in Sweden

The steel used in the ST-650 series is truly a work of art, featuring a unique pattern on the blade that highlights our proprietary ST650 powdered steel. By heating the Damascus blade, we have manipulated the layers of steel, revealing a stunning design.

The core steel at the center of the blade boasts world-class quality, achieving a remarkable sharpness score of 820 when tested by the Catra laboratory (catra.org). We have opted for a 15° blade edge angle, allowing for easy resharpening when necessary. The hardness of our blades ranges from 62 to 63 HRC, making them some of the hardest available on the market. Additionally, they undergo Cryo-hardening, one of the most expensive and effective processes for maintaining high hardness, which ensures exceptional durability.

The handle is crafted from French olive wood that has been carefully dried, moisturized, dried again, and then moisturized once more to achieve the desired hardness. Over time, this wood ages beautifully, in contrast to materials like pakka and micarta.

• ST650 steel enhances the cooking experience through its remarkable sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and excellent resistance to corrosion.
• Stabilized Olive Wood handle gives a lightweight feel with a elegant appearance.
• Sharpened to a 15 degree on each side for a exceptional slicing effect while the Rockwell Hardness of 62-63 maintains that edge over time.
  
• Made in Sweden