Minato 5-Piece Knife Set Where Japanese-Inspired Craftsmanship Meets Modern Elegance Experience the artistry of the Minato Knife Series, forged from ultra-premium AUS10 multi-layer high-carbon steel and finished with beautifully polished rosewood handles. Each knife embodies precision, balance, and refined performance — engineered to elevate every moment in the kitchen. Whether you’re a professional chef or an inspired home cook, the Minato collection delivers exceptional sharpness, control, and aesthetic appeal. Performance That Inspires Confidence Every blade is precision-forged from high-carbon AUS10 steel, achieving a Rockwell hardness of 60±2 HRC for outstanding strength, durability, and edge retention. The multi-layer steel construction, finished with a nitrogen-cooling process, ensures perfect hardness, flexibility, and resistance to corrosion. Each knife is sharpened by hand to a mirror-polished 15° edge, delivering clean, effortless cutting with professional precision. Beauty in Every Detail The striking hammered pattern gives each blade a unique, flowing texture, while the natural rosewood handle provides warmth in the hand and a perfectly balanced grip. Each handle is sealed with high-temperature wax for a smooth, durable, and moisture-resistant finish. Exceptional performance — wrapped in timeless beauty. The Complete Five-Piece Collection Included in this set: 5.6" Petty Knife 6.7" Nakiri Knife 7" Santoku Knife 8" Chef Knife 9" Kiritsuke Crafted to Endure Minato knives are tested to SGS Swiss standards for metal purity and sharpness, achieving performance ratings far beyond conventional kitchen knives (below 100 N vs. an industry average of 210 N). To preserve their exceptional edge and finish, hand wash only and dry immediately. Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods. Our Promise Precision-crafted. Rigorously tested. Backed by our Lifetime Warranty.Knives designed to perform beautifully — for life.