{"product_id":"hezhen-b38l-67-layer-damascus-paring-knife-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Hezhen B38L 4.25\" 67-Layer Damascus Paring Knife — Linen Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eParing knife + gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParing profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast, controlled prep work (slicing, chopping, and dicing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer Damascus blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bold, wavy “reef-tooth” look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewly designed Damascus pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e with mirror polish + sandblasting contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal layered Damascus construction\u003c\/strong\u003e (not laser-etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10Cr15MoV core steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chinese VG-10 equivalent), \u003cstrong\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHezhen sources 10Cr from high-quality steel producers\u003c\/strong\u003e (not bargain mills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum cryogenic heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction for strength and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined ergonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with gradual thinning for comfort\/balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded spine and heel\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce finger pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-step Quality Control Processes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paring knife is all about control. The \u003cstrong\u003eHezhen B38L Paring Knife (Elegant Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e is your precision tool for peeling, trimming, garlic work, hulling strawberries, and any task you do in-hand or close to the cutting board where a bigger blade just gets in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hezhen calls this a newly designed Damascus pattern. When I checked it out in person, the wave looked more aggressive and “toothy” than most patterns, so I started calling it the \u003cstrong\u003e“reef-tooth wave”\u003c\/strong\u003e look. The finish blends \u003cstrong\u003emirror polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esandblasting\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a bold contrast of light and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel + Heat Treatment (the 50\/50 that matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to how a knife performs, I look at it like \u003cstrong\u003e50% steel + 50% heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Great steel can’t reach its potential without great heat treatment—and great heat treatment can’t save cheap steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife uses \u003cstrong\u003e10Cr15MoV\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called a \u003cstrong\u003eChinese VG-10 equivalent,\u003c\/strong\u003e because the \u003cstrong\u003ealloy makeup is extremely close\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ways that matter for performance (edge potential, stain resistance, wear resistance). That’s why the “VG-10 equivalent” label exists—it’s based on the steel chemistry, not hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut here’s the caveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e “10Cr15MoV” is a steel \u003cem\u003etype\u003c\/em\u003e, not a guarantee of quality. There are \u003cstrong\u003emultiple factories producing 10Cr\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some exist to serve \u003cstrong\u003elow-cost, high-volume knife makers\u003c\/strong\u003e where the goal is price, not performance. \u003cstrong\u003eXinzuo and Hezhen sources 10Cr from the highest-quality steel producers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and then the second half of the equation is their process: \u003cstrong\u003evacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver \u003cstrong\u003estable hardness, stronger edge retention, better wear resistance, and consistent results\u003c\/strong\u003e from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the deeper breakdown and comparisons?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRead My \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/blogs\/kitchen-knives\/types-of-steel-used-in-xinzuo-knives-10cr15comov-chinese-vg10-steel\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10Cr15MoV vs VG-10 guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick word from Chef Panko (100+ knives tested)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Panko is a well-known YouTube knife reviewer. Here’s what he said about Xinzuo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I believe Xinzuo has the potential to be the best, if not already the number one kitchen knife manufacturer in China, especially when compared to the 100+ knives I have tested, particularly in terms of quality control, materials, and heat treatment.” — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefpanko.com\/xinzuo-hezhen-redefining-knife-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 2023 Chef Panko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Comfort and Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for real kitchens—durable, moisture-resistant, and grippy without being rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: Linen Micarta (why I chose it)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003elinen micarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the B38L is one of my new favorites from Hezhen because it’s basically \u003cstrong\u003emodern indestructible\u003c\/strong\u003e—right up there with \u003cstrong\u003eG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePakkaWood\u003c\/strong\u003e—but in your hand. It has a \u003cstrong\u003eclassier, wood-reminiscent feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it stays \u003cstrong\u003egrippy and comfortable\u003c\/strong\u003e even when your hands are wet. The ergonomic curve and gradual thinning help the knife sit naturally in your hand, while the \u003cstrong\u003erounded spine and heel\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce finger pressure in a pinch grip. Add \u003cstrong\u003efull-tang construction,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get a knife that feels secure, balanced, and ready to become a top choice in your kitchen arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife that earns the “daily driver” spot — comfortable in the hand, confident on the board, and built to do real work. And yes, it ships in a \u003cstrong\u003egift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it’s ready to give (or keep) right out of the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want one knife that feels fast, clean, and controlled for everyday cooking, this Paring nails it. It also ships in a \u003cstrong\u003egift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it’s ready for gifting — or for upgrading your own lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have a truly good paring knife, you stop tolerating the cheap ones — because this is the knife you use every day in small ways. It ships in a \u003cstrong\u003egift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it’s an easy “can’t miss” gift knife too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHezhen: Real specs. Real heat treat. Real performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hezhen Made by Xinzuo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.94\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 cm (2.0 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Core Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Cr15MoV (Chinese VG-10 equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Outer Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L \/ special martensitic stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly designed Damascus pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15° ± 1 per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing QC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paring knife + gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Returns (30 days)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e to return unused items in their original packaging for a full refund of the cost of your product(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to start a return:\u003c\/strong\u003e email me, Rob, The Bamboo Guy, at \u003cstrong\u003ethebambooguy.cs@gmail.com,\u003c\/strong\u003e and let me know what you would like to return; I will email you back a return label, Ezzy Peezy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHezhen is a brand produced by Xinzuo, a manufacturer known for consistent quality control and clear product specifications. 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