Nakiyo Olive 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

Nakiyo Olive serrated steak knives combine state-of-the-art Japanese steel with weighty, European-style construction and rich olivewood handles to tackle any cut of meat in style.

They are available in a simple, 3-layer san mai construction, in which a harder core steel is sheathed in softer steel for strength, as well as a premium, 67-layer Damascus steel. Both versions feature the same state-of-the-art AUS10 core steel, but the Damascus blade features slightly improved strength.

Our four-piece set comes in a custom presentation box, but the knives are also available individually.

Form

Nakiyo Olive steak knife blades are forged from either 3-layer san mai steel or 67-layer Damascus steel, which is made by repeatedly folding and forge welding two stainless steels with different carbon contents. The outer layers of steel envelop a core of harder AUS10 cobalt alloy steel, a high-carbon stainless steel developed in Japan. Hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 60±2, it accommodates a long-lasting, razor-sharp edge. AUS10 is produced by Aichi Steel corporation in Tokai, Japan, and is functionally comparable to VG-10.

The handle is made from natural olivewood, bookended by a ferrule and endcap of stainless steel and accented by a red G-10 spacer and mosaic pin. It encloses a hidden full tang that gives the knife a balance akin to that of a German knife. The innovative hexagonal handle shape is perfect for both right- and left-handed users and features soft ridges that ensure a solid but comfortable grip.