Powder-Steel Damascus — The Everyday Flagship
The Xinzuo X1 Series is the flagship all-rounder of the Xinzuo Damascus range — powder-steel performance built for everyday cooking. Each blade forges a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core inside 73 layers of Damascus, hardened to 62 HRC through vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for edge retention that outlasts standard stainless. The fine, uniform powder-steel grain takes a keen 15° ‘Golden Angle’ edge and holds it through weeks of prep, while warm, full-tang olive wood handles give every knife a natural, balanced feel in the hand. Spanning chef, santoku, nakiri, utility, paring and bread knives, the X1 Series is an easy way to build a matching Damascus set around the blades you reach for daily. For Australian cooks who want flagship powder-steel performance without the ceremony, the X1 is the everyday workhorse of the range.
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Why a powder-steel Damascus blade
The X1 core is 14Cr14MoVNb powder steel — a fine-grained steel that holds an edge far longer than standard stainless. See how Xinzuo’s steels compare across the range. Xinzuo series comparison guide
Keep the 15° edge razor-sharp — our whetstone guide walks through the routine. How to sharpen on a whetstone
New to quality kitchen knives? Our beginner guide covers blade types, steel grades and what to look for. Beginner knife buying guide
Prefer a different handle or steel? Compare the full Damascus lineup. Read more