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

The Yaxell Ran 2-Piece Knife Gift Set (Santoku Knife + Utility Knife) is a practical Japanese duo designed to cover everyday prep from start to finish. It pairs a 16.5 cm Santoku for fast slicing, chopping, and dicing with a 12 cm Utility Knife for smaller tasks like trimming, portioning, peeling, and precise detail work.

The Santoku is your main workhorse for vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins, offering controlled board contact for efficient push-cuts and clean, repeatable prep. The Utility Knife complements it for tighter spaces and quick jobs where a larger blade feels oversized – ideal for garnish prep, small fruit and veg work, and neat finishing cuts.

Both knives are built around a VG10 “super steel” core composed of cobalt, molybdenum, vanadium, and carbon. VG10 (V Gold 10) is widely respected because it balances sharpness potential, edge retention, and stainless practicality – it can take a crisp, refined edge while remaining rust-resistant and friendly 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-look blade. This layered construction creates the distinctive pattern and a refined, premium appearance while keeping the blades corrosion-resistant for everyday use.

Under special heat treatment, the VG10 core reaches HRC 61, supporting strong edge stability and long-lasting cutting performance. Made in Japan, the set is designed to deliver clean, controlled cutting across a wide range of ingredients with a consistent feel between both knives.

For confident handling, both knives use FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta handles – an odorless, highly durable resin-and-linen material built for long service life. Two stainless steel rivets secure the handle tightly, while a stainless steel end cap adds stability for a balanced, dependable grip.

Knife care:

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 protect the cutting edge, and use a wood or soft plastic cutting board to help maintain sharpness longer.