Yaxell Ran 2-Piece Knife Gift Set (Chef Knife + Utility Knife)

The Yaxell Ran 2-Piece Knife Gift Set is a premium Japanese duo built to handle everyday cooking with confidence. It pairs a 20 cm (8") chef’s knife for efficient chopping, slicing, and general meal prep with a 12 cm (4.7") utility knife for smaller tasks like trimming, portioning, peeling, and precise detail work.

The chef’s knife is your main workhorse for vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins, offering a versatile profile for everything from fast prep to longer slicing strokes. The utility knife complements it when you want more control in tight spaces – ideal for quick touch-up tasks on the board, garnish work, and neat finishing cuts where a larger blade can feel bulky.

Both knives are built around a VG10 “super steel” core composed of cobalt, molybdenum, vanadium, and carbon. VG10 is highly regarded because it balances sharpness potential, edge retention, and stainless practicality – it can take a crisp, refined edge while remaining rust-resistant and easy to maintain for daily kitchen routines.

The VG10 stainless core is clad with 34 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel on each side, forming a 69-layer Damascus-style blade. This layered construction creates the distinctive pattern and refined appearance while keeping the blades corrosion-resistant and durable for regular use.

Under special heat treatment, the VG10 core reaches HRC 61, supporting strong edge stability and long-lasting cutting performance. The result is clean, controlled cutting you can depend on across a wide range of ingredients and techniques in everyday cooking.

For secure handling, both knives are finished with FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta handles – an odorless, highly durable resin-and-linen material made to last. Two stainless steel rivets fasten each handle tightly, while a stainless steel end cap adds stability for confident grip and control.

Care instructions:

Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry immediately to help protect the edge and preserve the blade finish.

Avoid the dishwasher and harsh or abrasive cleaners. Store the knives safely in a block, sheath, or on a magnetic rack to help protect the cutting edge, and use a wood or soft plastic cutting board to help maintain sharpness longer.