6-in. Ceramic Chef's Knife
We proudly present the Kyotop Damascus Series, the beautiful ceramic knives, the harmony of Japanese traditional beauty and the high technology of Kyocera. The pattern of the blade which symbolizes Kyotop Damascus Series represents “Karesansui,” a typical stone garden of Japan. Karesansui is, among various styles of Japanese gardens, a very artistic one which requires creativity and discipline. One of traditional Japanese garden forms, established around the 9th Century. It reproduces natural landscapes in a more abstract way, by using rocks, stones, gravel and sand. This garden style is typically found in Zen monasteries, used for meditation. One of the most famous Karesansui-style gardens is of Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto, well-known as the “Rock Garden,” registered as the World Cultural Heritage by Unesco. Innumerable line patterns drawn on the garden are called “sand ripples” which symbolize the ocean, wave or the flow of water. Karesansui calms the heart of visitors and brings new inspiration. More than a garden, it is a place that inspires deep introspection.

Our ceramic knives are the ultimate cutting tools for everyday slicing of fruits, vegetables and boneless meats. The ergonomic handle provides for a comfortable and highly controlled grip. Simply hand wash or wipe clean with a towel. Use with a wood or plastic cutting board. Our advanced ceramic is a material close in hardness to diamond with a rock-like edge that will not roll like steel blades. The result is a razor sharp blade that retains its original sharpness more than 10 times longer than steel knives. Ceramic is a pure and healthy alternative. Unlike steel knives, ceramic blades will not transfer metal ions to food, nor corrode from acids or oils in fruits and vegetables. Ceramic will never rust. At half the weight of and equivalent steel knife, a ceramic knife becomes a comfortable extention of the hand, reducing fatigue during long, repetitive cutting tasks.