Inspired by traditional Japanese craftsmen and samurai sword makers, Cuisine::pro Damashiro Emperor knives feature stunning Damascus-style patterned blades suggestive of flowing water. The knives are made of ice-hardened Japanese steel, making them tough, shatter-resistant and able to hold a razor-sharp, resilient edge. Equipped with handsome, ergonomically designed wood handles finished in dark walnut, the six knives in the Mokuzai set are showcased in a modern, see-through block made of clear acrylic framed in walnut-finished acacia.