73-layer Damascus chef knife ensuring exceptional sharpness, balanced control, and lasting performance for slicing, chopping, and dicing.
73-Layer Damascus
Composite
62-64 HRC
Extreme Hardness
14Cr14MoVNb
Powder Steel Core
This is the "Holy Trinity" of kitchen knives, executed with stunning, modern materials. We’ve combined the three most essential and versatile blades into one high-performance set, giving you the perfect tool for virtually every cutting task. This is the ultimate kitchen upgrade, built around an advanced powder-steel core.
This set gives you the perfect blade for 99% of your kitchen tasks:
The "LAN" series is built for incredible performance. At its heart is a 14Cr14MoVNb powder-steel core, an advanced steel that is incredibly hard and fine-grained. This means it can be sharpened to a steeper, more acute angle—and it holds that razor edge far longer than conventional steels. The core is then wrapped in 73 layers of beautiful Damascus steel for added protection and a stunning, unique finish.
Each knife is finished with a hand-polished olive wood handle. The organic, flowing shape provides a naturally comfortable, ergonomic grip for balanced control during long prep sessions. Each handle has its own unique grain, making your set truly one-of-a-kind.
Pairs well with the LAN 8.5 inch Bread Knife or 10 inch Carving Knife to round out your set.
All our knives arrive in a beautiful, premium gift box that's ready to impress. (Whether it's for a very lucky friend, or just for you.)
Steel Type: 73-Layer Damascus Powder Steel
Core Steel: 14Cr14MoVNb Powder Steel
Hardness (HRC): 62±2 HRC
Handle: Olive Wood
Heat Treatment: Vacuum Heat Treatment + Deep Freeze
What that means: An elite, ultra-hard blade. Our sharpest edge, for the longest time.
Carbon Hardness
This is the "stays sharp" secret. The high-carbon core holds a razor edge for months, not weeks.
Chromium Protection
This is your defense against rust and stains. It keeps the blade clean and hassle-free, even in a busy, wet kitchen.
Molybdenum Toughness
This is the "anti-chip" ingredient. It adds serious toughness so your blade isn't brittle. All the performance, none of the panic.
Vanadium Sharpness
This helps create a finer, tighter steel structure. In human terms? It lets the blade take a truly surgical edge and hold it.
Cobalt Stability
This is the pro-level support crew. It adds serious strength and wear-resistance, keeping the blade stable under heavy use.
Niobium Performance
This is the flagship's secret weapon. It lets us push the hardness to the extreme for incredible edge retention, but keeps the blade tough enough for real kitchen work.
This is our flagship steel for a reason. Powder metallurgy creates an incredibly fine, dense blade structure that takes a surgical edge and holds it longer than anything else we make.
THE PEAK OF PERFORMANCE
The blade's geometry is obsessively designed. A gentle curve for that smooth rock-chop, and a fine tip for precision work. It’s your go-to for everything.
Less resistance means cleaner cuts and better-looking food. It’s the kind of upgrade that instantly makes you a more confident cook.
Obsessively Engineered
Perfectly Balanced for Effortless Handling
Weighted to feel like an extension of your hand. Nimble, comfortable, and fatigue-free.
Advanced Heat Treatment
Our vacuum and deep-freeze process creates an ultra-resilient blade. All the hardness, none of the brittleness.
Refined at a Microscopic Level
Powder metallurgy creates an ultra-fine grain. That’s the secret to an edge that gets sharper and stays sharper, longer.
This chef knife excels at refined cutting, delivering flawless slices of vegetables, meats, and herbs, enhancing presentation and efficiency for chefs who demand precision and artistry.
The Lan Series chef knife features powdered Damascus steel with superior hardness, combining luxury craftsmanship and strength for unmatched sharpness, balance, and enduring performance.
Whether it’s for a very lucky friend or a well-deserved gift to yourself, the experience matters. Every Lan Series knife arrives in a beautiful, premium gift box, ensuring the unboxing is as memorable as the first slice.
Guides to help you get the most from your knife
14Cr14MoVNb is a powder metallurgy steel with high chromium (14%), molybdenum, vanadium, and niobium content. The powder steel process creates an extremely fine, uniform grain structure that allows the blade to be hardened to 62-64 HRC while remaining tough enough for kitchen use. It holds an edge 2-3 times longer than conventional VG10 and is the same class of steel used in knives costing $400+.
The Lan Series is hardened to 62-64 HRC through vacuum heat treatment. This is significantly harder than German steels (56-58 HRC) and harder than VG10 (60-61 HRC). The practical result is excellent edge retention. Most home cooks can go 6-12 months between sharpenings with regular honing. See our powder steel guide for detailed performance data.
Harder steel does require a bit more care. Use a fine-grit whetstone (3000+ grit) rather than a coarse stone, and avoid ceramic honing rods which can chip the edge. A leather strop is ideal for daily maintenance. The trade-off is worth it: you'll spend far less total time sharpening because the edge lasts so much longer between sessions.
The Lan Series features a hand-finished olive wood handle. Each piece of olive wood has unique grain patterns, making every knife one of a kind. Olive wood is naturally moisture-resistant and develops a rich patina with use. The ergonomic Western-style shape suits both pinch and handle grips.
The Lan Series is built for cooks who prioritise edge performance above all else. If you find yourself sharpening too often, or if you want the closest thing to a professional-grade knife at a fraction of the price, the Lan Series delivers. It's also excellent for cooks who do a lot of precision work: the harder steel takes a keener edge for finer cuts.
