Classic Damascus with Warm Rosewood
The Xinzuo B27 Yi Series pairs a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core with 67 layers of Damascus cladding and beautiful rosewood handles, creating a knife that performs as well as it looks. At 60 HRC, the 10Cr15CoMoV core — Xinzuo’s refined take on VG10-class steel — delivers excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and a balance of hardness and toughness that suits both precise slicing and everyday prep. Each blade is vacuum heat-treated and deep-frozen for optimal grain structure. With 10 knife types including paring, santoku, bunka, boning, cleaver, and bread knife, the Yi Series covers the full range of kitchen tasks. The warm rosewood handles give the Yi Series a timeless, traditional character that appeals to cooks who favour natural materials. A strong all-rounder in Xinzuo’s premium tier.
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What makes the Yi Series a great all-rounder
The Yi Series uses 10Cr15CoMoV steel — Xinzuo’s take on VG10-class performance. See how it compares in independent testing. VG10 vs 10Cr15CoMoV compared
Learn how 67-layer Damascus construction protects the cutting core while adding striking visual character to each blade. Damascus pattern guide
Understand how steel hardness at 60 HRC balances edge retention with ease of sharpening for everyday kitchen use. Steel hardness guide
Keep your Yi Series Damascus blades looking and performing their best with proper maintenance techniques. Damascus knife care guide
Explore the different Japanese knife types available in the Yi Series and which suits your cooking style. Japanese knife types guide
Want the same 10Cr steel with ebony wood handles? The Ji Series uses proprietary 12Cr18MoV steel in a 67-layer Damascus build. Shop the Ji Series