Two Dragons and a Tiger Dynasty Set W/Sheath

Highlights Hand forged using ancient forging techniques Very tough multipurpose blades  5Cr15MOV steel, 59-61 HRC Optimised edge retention Very good heat treatment, which provides an extremely fine sharpness Comes with a handcrafted leather sheath for every knife With the right care these knives will last you a lifetime! Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements.Linda Henley These two knives are a combination made in heaven! The tiger is Yin and the dragon is Yang. Scroll down to find out why. Whether small bones, large bones, wood, deboning, trimming, thin slices of meat or vegetables, these three knives can cut just about anything. ANYTHING. The Tatsu Dragon Cleaver has a very tough blade that can cut hard things without a problem, while the Yamada Yorikiyo Tiger Slicer's specialty lies in cutting raw and cooked meat, cartilage and vegetables. The Tatsu Slicing knife can be used as a Petty (utility knife) for smaller vegetables or for slicing, trimming and deboning meat. Together they make the best combination, because they can cut anything with their razor-sharp edges. Both the blade and the handle were handcrafted by experienced blacksmith artisans.  The handles are made of fine ebony wood, decorated on the front and back with noble brass facings. These handles are not only beautiful to look at, but also ensure that the knives are perfectly balanced. This allows you to work effortlessly for many hours despite the high weight. Our Comment: If you're looking for a stunningly beautiful and authentic knife set that can do absolutely any job, this is the one for you. You'll cook with excitement and get lots of compliments from friends and family!   How it's made The 5Cr15MOV steel is heated to about 1200°C and then shaped with hammer blows. Once the basic shape is in place, the steel is heated again for hardening and cooled down in oil. Then it is heated in the furnace for 1-2h at 120-180°C to temper it. In the last step, the handle is applied and the knife is sharpened by hand. And there you go, a handmade piece of art!  Story behind these knives The ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy explains the world in terms of two forces: Yin (shadowy) and Yang (bright). Everything in the universe results from the interaction of Yin and Yang.The dragon and the tiger have long been symbols of these two forces. The dragon, a mythical animal believed to rule over the heavens, represents Yang. The tiger, considered the most powerful of all wild animals in ancient China, represents Yin.The strongest creatures in history are represented in our Dynasty collection. Among them are the tiger and the dragon. You can find the tiger here and the dragon here. Both knives are impressively hand-forged and designed to complement each other perfectly in the kitchen. Details Tatsu Dragon Cleaver Total Length: 13.2 in (33.5 cm)Blade Length: 8.2 in (21.0 cm)Handle Length: 4.5 in (12.5 cm)Blade Width: 4.3 in (11.0 cm) (The widest point)Blade Thickness: 0.16 in (0.4 cm)Net Weight: 1.58 lb (720 g) Tatsu Dragon Slicing Knife Total Length: 12.7 in (33.5 cm)Blade Length: 8.2 in (21.0 cm)Handle Length: 4.5 in (12.5 cm)Blade Width: 3.15 in (11.0 cm) (The widest point)Blade Thickness: 0.12 in (0.3 cm)Net Weight: 0.68 lb (309 g) Yamada Yorikiyo Tiger Slicer Total Length: 16.7 in (42.5 cm)Blade Length: 10.4 in (26.5 cm)Handle Length: 6.3 in (16.0 cm)Blade Width: 4.5 in (11.5 cm) (The widest point)Blade Thickness: 0.12 in (0.3 cm)Net Weight: 1.1 lb (550 g) Our Recommendation For optimal, long lasting sharpness we recommend you storing your knives using a knife block and sharpening your knives regularly using a whetstone or sharpening steel. The equipment can be found in our shop under Knife Sharpening Tools and Accessories. A detailed sharpening Instruction can be found here.