Yaxell Damascus Chef's Knife 20 cm Ran Limited Edition 36000L

Chef’s Knife 20 cm – Ran Limited Edition by Yaxell

The Ran Limited Edition by Yaxell is a rare and exceptional series, with just 500 knives produced globally. Each piece is a collector’s item, handcrafted in Seki, Japan, and made to embody the timeless art of Japanese knife-making with modern performance and precision.

This 20 cm chef’s knife features a stunning 69-layer Damascus blade, built with a VG10 core — a high-carbon cobalt alloy known for its extraordinary sharpness, edge retention, and resistance to corrosion and wear. The core is encased in 68 layers of hard and soft high-carbon stainless steel, producing the distinctive and beautiful Damascus pattern.

Designed to be the most versatile tool in the kitchen, the chef’s knife is ideal for a wide range of tasks — from slicing vegetables and chopping herbs to cutting meat and fish. Its broad blade and gentle curve allow for a smooth rocking motion, while the thick spine adds weight and strength for heavier cuts.

The knife is completed with a rich mahogany handle, made from a resin and natural fiber composite that is durable, odor-resistant, and FDA-approved. The handle is capped with stainless steel for added balance and strength and secured with two stainless steel rivets.

Key Features:

• Blade Length: 20 cm

• Total Length: 34 cm

• Blade Width: 4.5 cm

• Weight: 225 g

• Blade Material: 69-layer Damascus steel

• Core: VG10 high-carbon cobalt alloy (with molybdenum and vanadium) and 34 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side

• Hardness: Rockwell 61 HRC

• Edge Angle: Less than 12° per side (double bevel)

• Handle: Mahogany resin composite – durable, odor-resistant, stainless steel end cap, and FDA-approved

• Finish: Hand-sharpened by expert artisans in Seki, Japan

Craftsmanship:

Each Ran Limited Edition knife is hand-forged by skilled Japanese craftsmen using a meticulous process: heated at extreme temperatures, ice-hardened, and reheated again. This process enhances corrosion resistance, durability, and edge retention, ensuring long-lasting performance even under intensive use.

With over 700 years of blade-making tradition, Yaxell brings the soul of Japanese craftsmanship into every knife. The Ran Limited Edition Chef’s Knife is not only a precision tool — it’s a symbol of elegance, tradition, and refined culinary artistry.