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Kori Artisan is a Canadian-designed line of premium culinary cutlery, built for cooks who want professional performance without compromise. Each knife is handcrafted through a 60-step process that pairs a Japanese VG10 steel core with 36 layers of hammered Damascus-pattern cladding, then finished with a riveted linen micarta handle featuring a traditional mosaic pin and end cap.
Kori Artisan knives are designed in Canada with a clear goal: combine the beauty and sharpness of Japanese knives with the durability and utility found in German knives. Rather than choosing one tradition over the other, Kori's design blends a razor-sharp, hand-finished Japanese VG10 steel core with construction choices aimed at everyday toughness and reliability, so the knife performs beautifully without being fragile.
At the heart of every Kori Artisan blade is a Japanese VG10 steel core, prized for its excellent edge retention, sharpness, and corrosion resistance. This high-performance core is wrapped in 36 layers of hammered steel cladding, creating the signature rippled Damascus pattern while adding strength and flexibility to the blade. The combination of premium Japanese steel and meticulous layering means each knife is built to hold a precise edge through years of daily use.
Every Kori Artisan knife takes over 60 steps to complete, a process that reflects genuine handcraftsmanship rather than mass production shortcuts. Handles are finished in riveted linen micarta for a comfortable, durable grip, and detailed with a traditional mosaic pin and end cap for a distinctive artisan touch. This attention to detail, combined with quality materials, is what allows Kori knives to deliver lasting performance in the kitchen.
