{"title":"Iris Abalone Damascus Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Iris series brings together our 67-layer damascus knives with abalone shell handles. It is the widest Damascus Knife collection: chef knife, kiritsuke, santoku and petty santoku, nakiri, slicing knife, butcher knife, cleaver, bread knife, boning knife, small knives and a matching honing rod.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"couteau-de-chef-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Chef Knife 8\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe Iris chef knife is the centerpiece of the abalone series: an 8-inch blade, 8.5 oz, a curve that lets you rock-chop and a tip for fine work. Its weight gives it a steady feel on squash or a roast. It is the same length as the series kiritsuke, but the more curved blade is better for chopping. The abalone shell handle, set in resin, shifts color with the light, from green to violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chef knife (gyuto in Japanese) is the do-it-all kitchen knife: dice onions, chop herbs, slice meat, portion fish. The long, gently curved blade rocks on the board for fast chopping. If you could only own one knife, this would be it. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Chef Knife 8\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-chef-knives\"\u003eDamascus Chef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179046027602,"sku":"CD-AB-CHEF21","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-de-chef-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665343"},{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Kiritsuke Knife 8\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eSame length as the Iris chef knife (8 inches), but with a flatter blade and an angled tip: the kiritsuke slices with a push or pull stroke instead of a rocking motion. It shines on raw fish, meat and precise tip work, while the chef knife stays handier for chopping herbs. It weighs 8.4 oz. Abalone shell handle set in resin, with rivets, a steel bolster and a gold mosaic pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kiritsuke is a versatile Japanese-style knife with an angled tip, somewhere between a chef knife and a yanagiba. Its long, fairly flat blade slices meat and fish in a single stroke, and the angled tip handles precise work: fine chopping, scoring, skinning. You use it like a chef knife, with a straighter, cleaner cut. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Kiritsuke Knife 8\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-chef-knives\"\u003eDamascus Chef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179050680658,"sku":"CD-AB-KIRI21","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-kiritsuke-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665349"},{"product_id":"couteau-santoku-damas-18-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Santoku Knife 7\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe Iris santoku shortens the blade to 7 inches (8 oz, against 8.5 oz for the chef knife) and flattens it, so you cut with a forward stroke. It is the full-size knife of the series for anyone who preps a lot of vegetables or finds the chef knife bulky, and it stays steady on a fish fillet. For small portions, the 5-inch petty santoku keeps the same shape. The abalone on the handle differs from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantoku means “three virtues” in Japanese: meat, fish and vegetables. The blade is shorter and flatter than a chef knife, with a dropped tip, so you cut with a forward push instead of a rocking motion. Very nimble, ideal if most of your prep is vegetables. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Santoku Knife 7\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-santoku-knives\"\u003eDamascus Santoku Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179053072722,"sku":"CD-AB-SANT18","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-santoku-damas-18-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665357"},{"product_id":"petit-santoku-damas-13-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Petty Santoku 5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe Iris petty santoku puts the shape of the 7-inch santoku on a 5-inch blade weighing 4.7 oz. It handles quick jobs, a tomato, a shallot, fruit, a chicken breast, with a taller blade than the utility knife, which leaves room for your knuckles on the board. It also suits smaller hands. Abalone shell handle in resin, with green and blue highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe petty santoku puts the santoku shape on a short blade: flat edge, dropped tip, forward-push cutting. It is perfect for small everyday jobs, a shallot, a tomato, fruit, a chicken breast, and for smaller hands that find a chef knife too bulky. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Petty Santoku 5\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-paring-utility-knives\"\u003eDamascus Paring and Utility Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179055726930,"sku":"CD-AB-PSAN13","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/petit-santoku-damas-13-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665365"},{"product_id":"couteau-nakiri-damas-16-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Nakiri Knife 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eAt 6.5 inches, the Iris nakiri is shorter than the nakiri in our other series (7 inches) and weighs 8.4 oz. Its compact size works well on small boards. The rectangular blade lands flat and separates every cucumber or zucchini round cleanly. For meat and fish, the Iris chef knife or santoku is a better fit. The abalone handle in resin, with a steel bolster and gold mosaic pin, changes its shimmer with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri is the Japanese-style vegetable knife. Its rectangular, dead-straight blade meets the board along its full length, so every cut goes clean through with no slices left joined. Perfect for cabbage, carrots, leeks and squash. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Nakiri Knife 6.5\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-nakiri-knives\"\u003eDamascus Nakiri Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179060511058,"sku":"CD-AB-NAKI16","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-nakiri-damas-16-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665374"},{"product_id":"couteau-a-trancher-damas-26-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Slicing Knife 10\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe longest blade in the Iris series: 10 inches, with an angled kiritsuke-style tip. This slicing knife cuts leg of lamb, prime rib or seared tuna into thin slices in a single pass. The series butcher knife (9 inches) is wider and curved, for raw meat; this one is meant for cooked meat and fish. At a holiday table, the abalone handle is a fine match for the roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slicing knife has a long, narrow blade so you cut in one stroke, with no sawing that tears the fibers. It is the knife for roasts, leg of lamb, ham, cured salmon or sashimi. The angled kiritsuke-style tip also handles precise trimming. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Slicing Knife 10\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-meat-knives\"\u003eDamascus Meat Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179062509906,"sku":"CD-AB-TRAN26","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-a-trancher-damas-26-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665382"},{"product_id":"couteau-de-boucher-damas-23-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Butcher Knife 9\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe Iris butcher knife has a 9-inch blade, wide with an upswept tip, for breaking down raw meat: trimming a rib roast, separating the muscles of a pork shoulder, cutting steaks. The curve allows one long stroke, and its 8.1 oz give it momentum. It differs from the 10-inch slicing knife, which is narrower and meant for cooked meat. Abalone handle with rivets and a gold mosaic pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA butcher knife has a long, wide blade with an upswept tip, built for breaking down large cuts: trimming a rib roast, separating the muscles of a shoulder, portioning roasts or steaks. The curve lets you cut in one long stroke, and the width keeps the blade straight in the meat. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Butcher Knife 9\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-meat-knives\"\u003eDamascus Meat Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179066671442,"sku":"CD-AB-BOUC23","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-de-boucher-damas-23-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665391"},{"product_id":"couperet-damas-19-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Cleaver 7.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003e10.4 oz: the Iris cleaver is the heaviest knife in the series, with a 7.5-inch blade and a 2.3 mm spine, the thickest in the series. That weight does the work when mincing finely, splitting a chicken at the cartilage or crushing a garlic clove with the flat of the blade. It also doubles as a scoop on the way to the wok. The abalone handle in resin, with rivets and a gold mosaic pin, keeps the look of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Chinese-style cleaver has a wide, tall blade. It slices, chops and doubles as a scoop to carry food from board to pan. Heavier than a chef knife, it minces herbs, garlic and meat with little effort and handles cartilage and small soft bones. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Cleaver 7.5\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-meat-knives\"\u003eDamascus Meat Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179069391186,"sku":"CD-AB-COUP19","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couperet-damas-19-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665399"},{"product_id":"couteau-a-pain-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Bread Knife 8\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003e8 inches of serrations and 7.4 oz: the Iris bread knife is made for big country loaves as well as baguettes and bagels. It also cuts fruit with firm skin and soft flesh, like tomatoes or peaches, and layer cakes. Next to the chef knife of the same length, which has a straight edge, it is no duplicate. The abalone handle, set in resin, adds an iridescent touch when you slice bread at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bread knife has a serrated edge that bites through crust without crushing the crumb. It cuts baguettes, sourdough loaves or brioche into even slices. It is also great on tomatoes, citrus and cakes. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Bread Knife 8\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-bread-carving-knives\"\u003eDamascus Bread and Carving Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179072209234,"sku":"CD-AB-PAIN21","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-a-pain-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665406"},{"product_id":"couteau-a-desosser-damas-15-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Boning Knife 6\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eThe Iris boning knife has a 6-inch blade weighing 3.9 oz, as long as the series utility knife but shaped differently: narrow and pointed. It slips along the bone of a leg of lamb, around the joint of a shoulder, or under the backbone of a sea bass to lift the fillets. You lose less meat than with a wide blade. The abalone handle set in resin, with a steel bolster, brings the shimmer of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boning knife has a narrow, pointed blade that follows the bone closely. Use it to debone poultry, a leg of lamb or a shoulder, to trim sinew and fat, and to fillet fish. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Boning Knife 6\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-meat-knives\"\u003eDamascus Meat Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179076731218,"sku":"CD-AB-DESO15","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-a-desosser-damas-15-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665414"},{"product_id":"petit-couteau-utilitaire-damas-15-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Utility Knife 6\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eAt 6 inches, the Iris utility knife has the longest blade among the utility knives in our series, at 3.9 oz. That extra inch helps you cut a melon into wedges, a cold roast or a meatloaf without pulling out the 8-inch chef knife. For peeling, the 3.5-inch paring knife stays more precise. The abalone in resin, with rivets and a gold mosaic pin, reflects the light in green, blue or violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA utility knife sits between a paring knife and a chef knife. The 5 to 6-inch blade is perfect for small jobs: halving a lemon, slicing a shallot, trimming a fillet, cutting cheese or salami. It is often the knife you reach for most during the day. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Utility Knife 6\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-paring-utility-knives\"\u003eDamascus Paring and Utility Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179080139090,"sku":"CD-AB-UTIL15","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/petit-couteau-utilitaire-damas-15-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665421"},{"product_id":"couteau-d-office-damas-10-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Damascus Paring Knife 3.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eAt 3.5 oz, the Iris paring knife is the lightest piece in the abalone series, and its 3.5-inch blade the shortest. Choose it for fine work: removing potato eyes, segmenting an orange, pitting apricots, garnishing fruit. The abalone shell on the handle, set in clear resin, glows green, blue or violet depending on the light. For cutting on the board, the 6-inch utility knife from the series takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paring knife is the smallest knife in the kitchen. Its short blade sits close to your hand for precise work: peeling an apple, shaping vegetables, hulling strawberries, de-germing garlic, scoring meat. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iris Damascus Paring Knife 3.5\" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, hardened to 60 ± 2 HRC. The handle is abalone shell set in clear resin: it shifts from green to blue to violet as the light moves. Every shell is different, so every handle is one of a kind. A steel bolster joins handle and blade, and a gold mosaic pin sets off the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-paring-utility-knives\"\u003eDamascus Paring and Utility Knives\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179083907410,"sku":"CD-AB-OFFI10","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/couteau-d-office-damas-10-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665427"},{"product_id":"fusil-a-aiguiser-20-cm-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · Honing Rod 8\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"cd-intro\"\u003eAt 9.4 oz, the Iris honing rod is a heavy, steady accessory that belongs next to the knives of the series. The ridged high-carbon steel rod is 8 inches long, enough for Iris blades up to the chef knife. It realigns the edge before each cooking session; the whetstone only comes out a few times a year. The abalone handle in resin, with rivets and a mosaic pin, matches the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA honing rod straightens the edge between sharpenings. A few light strokes per side before cooking bring back a clean cut. It removes almost no metal: the rod maintains, the whetstone sharpens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRod and Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch honing rod has a ridged high-carbon steel rod, long enough for every knife in the range up to the chef knife. The handle matches the Iris series: abalone shell in resin, steel bolster, rivets and decorative mosaic pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives\"\u003eIris Abalone Damascus Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55179086004562,"sku":"CD-AB-FUSI20","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/fusil-a-aiguiser-20-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792665432"},{"product_id":"kit-4-couteaux-damas-nacre-abalone","title":"Iris · 4-Piece Damascus Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 4 essential knives of the Iris series in one set: everything you cut every day, or a complete gift for anyone who loves to cook. Same Damascus blade, same handle, a matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-chef-knife-8-inch-abalone\"\u003eChef knife\u003c\/a\u003e ($129 each)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-santoku-knife-7-inch-abalone\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e ($129 each)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-nakiri-knife-6-5-inch-abalone\"\u003eNakiri\u003c\/a\u003e ($129 each)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/damascus-paring-knife-3-5-inch-abalone\"\u003eParing knife\u003c\/a\u003e ($89 each)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBought separately: $476. As a set: $329, you save $147.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Blade and Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardness 60 ± 2 HRC. Every handle is one of a kind. Japanese-style blades, thin and hard, shipped sharp. Each knife ships in its own box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked shipping. Handling 1 to 3 business days, then 8 to 14 business days in transit to the US. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry right away, never in the dishwasher. Cut on wood or plastic. Store on a magnetic strip or in a block.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteau Damas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55369006612818,"sku":"CD-KIT-IRIS4","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/files\/IRIS4.png?v=1794077829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/7233\/6466\/collections\/couteau-de-chef-damas-21-cm-nacre-abalone-profil.png?v=1792668354","url":"https:\/\/damascus-knife.com\/collections\/abalone-damascus-knives.oembed","provider":"Damascus Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}