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Breathtakingly Sharp. Breathtakingly Beautiful.

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British-based company, Edge of Belgravia are back with another beautiful knife collection that deserves to take center stage within the kitchen! The Shiroi Hana collection composes of six ultra-sharp knives that each share the same breath-taking design.

Designed to be both wonderfully functional and effortlessly beautiful, the knives have been manufactured using Japanese Steel… 67 layers of alternating Japanese steel in fact; the use of such material makes the knives both unbelievably sharp and incredibly tough, as well as gifting them with the alluring and subtle Damascus floral pattern, that is in turn gracefully highlighted by the polished finish!

What makes these knives so striking is the way that the immensely sharp blade elegantly flows into the ergonomically designed handle, creating, what looks like, a single, seamless piece of steel. There is no doubt in our minds that these knives hold the potential to steal the dinner guest’s attention with their pleasing and eye-catching design… and for this reason alone, they deserve a place in our kitchens!

Designer: Christian Bird

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Shiroi Hana is Edge of Belgravia’s new and improved chef knife collection. It combines Japanese steel with a polished Damascus blade!

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This is a set to be put on display, but which can be easily used every day.

The polished mirrored finish has been added benefit of highlighting the beautiful floral pattern of the Japanese steel blade and integrates seamlessly into the hallmark handle.

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Edge of Belgravia carefully selected a supreme quality Japanese steel called AUS-10. With a hardness range of 58-60 HRC, high toughness, supreme sharpness and good corrosion resistance, this steel is ideal for the highest quality Chef knives.

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The innovative high carbon steel core also contains vanadium which improves the wear resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening. The remaining layers are formed by alterations of S/S 430 and S/S 431 steel to create an outer case, protecting the valuable AUS-10 cutting core.

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Every Shiroi Hana blade consists of 67 layers of premium steel, protecting the AUS-10 Japanese steel cutting core. This multi-layered steel has its origin in both Japanese Samurai and Damascene sword making.

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Black Diamond Is an Edgy Take on Knife Blocks

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Those looking to make their kitchen countertop a lot more stylish should take a look at Edge of Belgravia’s Black Diamond knife block, which does away with the dull design of these appliances while making room for some edgy lines.

Knife blocks have had a single design for a very long time, so it’s great to see that some designers are experimenting with new ideas. Until now, variety came from the use of different materials for the block itself, but the time has come to change other aspects, as well. Edge of Belgravia, the manufacturer of some of the most futuristically designed knives around, has launched the Black Diamond block to complement its main line of products, and by doing so, it has shown the whole world that knife blocks don’t have to be dull.

The knife block designed by Christian Bird provides room for up to 11 blades, so assuming that you enjoy cooking and spend plenty of time in the kitchen, there shouldn’t be any empty spots left. After all, a good cook knows that you can’t use a single knife for everything.

The manufacturer didn’t mention the material the block is made of, but with such a design, they couldn’t (and shouldn’t) have made a compromise in that department.

There are two concerns related to this particular design. First of all, there is a safety issue coming from the fact that the blades are exposed. Keeping it out of children’s reach would probably be for the best. Another problem, which also derives from the open design, is the amount of dust that could get deposited on the knives. If conventional blocks enable cooks to just grab the knife they need and proceed with their job, owners of the Black Diamond might have to run the blade through the water prior to cutting and slicing.

I enjoy seeing designers who are not afraid of going off the beaten path, as far as their ideas are concerned. In a bland kitchen, conventional knife blocks fit perfectly, but people who care about contemporary design will undoubtedly appreciate the Black Diamond, despite its rather stiff price. Edge of Belgravia offers this knife block for £89.90, the equivalent of approximately $135, which is a bit more than what most people are willing to pay for such a product. What we need to keep in mind here is that this is not a common product and innovative designs often come at a price that not all people can afford.

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