Ran Chef's knife 24 cm from Yaxell is an indispensable piece of kitchen equipment, ideal for cutting, chopping and dicing most ingredients. The weight of the blade makes it easier to handle large pieces of meat and root vegetables. Ran, which means "the excellent" in Japanese, is a fitting name for this knife series. The blades consist of 69 layers of damascus steel with a core of hard VG10 steel and outer layers of softer, rust-resistant steel. This gives the knives extreme sharpness and long-lasting durability. The blades have been hammered and polished to create a beautiful grain and have a hardness of 60-62 HRC. The handle is made of black micarta, produced by combining linen cloth and special plastic under high pressure. This results in a hard, water-resistant and hygienic material that is ideal for kitchen environments. The handle is attached with two strong steel rivets and has a stainless button at the end to ensure perfect balance.