The blades of these Haiku Damascus 3 1/4" Paring Knife from the Haiku series have 32 layers of Damascus steel with a hard carbon center. The blade is manufactured by Sumikama Cutlery of Seki Japan. These kitchen knives are popular in the country known for its quality steel, and now can become a favorite in your home"s busy kitchen! The steel knives feature a wooden handle with pin added for stability. Resharpen easily with a whetstone. Each knife sold separately. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.