Knife Catalog

■ Technology and History

C O N T E N T S
■ Technology and History 2
■ Super 豪 GOU 193 Layers Ypsilon 3
■ Super 豪 GOU 161 Layers 7
■ 豪 GOU 101 Layers 11
■ 嵐 RAN 69 Layers 15
■ 嵐 RAN PLUS 69 Layers 21
■ 膳 ZEN 37 Layers 25
■ 鎚紋 TSUCHIMON 3 Layers 29
■ 紋 MON 3 Layers 33
■ 縁 YUKARI 3 Layers 37
■ ACCESSORIES 40
■ さやか SAYAKA 3 Layers 41
■ WHETSTONE SYSTEM 44
■ Gift Set 45

Since 1932, Yaxell has been a major knife supplier in Japan.

We have been contributing to the improvement of kitchen culture
by supplying the superior quality kitchen knives. Our knives are
used by the top chefs all over the world. Yaxell knives are
becoming more and more popular also among discerning hobby
chefs.

History and Tradition

The outstanding edge of the Yaxell knives has been achieved by
combining the best of advanced technology with the
unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of the craftsmen making
these professional kitchen knives. Their skills have been
cultivated in traditional Japanese sword making techniques,
handed down from generation to generation over seven centuries
in Seki, Japan, the capital of swords and knives.

Special heat treatment through accurate

temperature control
Yaxell blades are heated in a kiln to a very high temperature and
then ice hardened. Then, they are again tempered using high
temperature to make the blade strong and durable with
long-lasting performance. At the same time, this special heat
treatment makes the blade corrosion resistant. The blade is
hardened to Rockwell 62-63 degrees for SG2 core knives and
Rockwell 60-61degrees for VG10 core knives.

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■ Super 豪 GOU 193 Layers Ypsilon

SUPER GOU
193 Layers

Yaxell Super GOU YPSILON was created as an upgrade model

of Super GOU 161 layers - the 2017 No.1 rated knife by wiki.
ezvid.com USA.
From the SG2 Micro-Carbide powder stainless steel cutting core
to the 193-layer blade and its elegant black micarta handle with
the inlaid samurai family crest, every element to be our TOP
MODEL kitchen knife is featured in the product. The blade
hardness is 63 Rockwell. Exceptionally beautiful and perfectly
crafted, Yaxell Super GOU YPSILON delivers supreme
performance and is a pleasure to use.
On the blade, four Japanese Characters are hand-engraved
meaning‘Super GOU, the Samurai Spirit’. YPSILON - the
model’ s name - comes from the letter‘Y’in German language.
The Y represents the Yaxell logo. A nice looking wooden Katana
sheath is included in the product.

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■ Super 豪 GOU 193 Layers Ypsilon

37200 Chef’
s 200mm / 8”

37200-004
Super 豪 GOU YPSILON Set
37234 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8"
37200+37201+37202+36071
430x100x240mm（L/W/H）

Wooden Katana sheath, Maple

37201 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

37280 for Chef’
s 200mm

37202 Utility 120mm / 4.75” 37284 for Kiritsuke 200mm

37281 for Santoku 165mm

Super 豪 GOU YPSILON is a registered

trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

37282 for Utility 120mm

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■ Super 豪 GOU 161 Layers

SUPER GOU
161 Layers

Blade
The blade core is made of ultra-hard SG2 Micro-Carbide powder
stainless steel which is enveloped by 80 layers on each side
with soft and hard stainless steel. This powdered steel contains
a lot of carbon and has an unprecedented hardness of
approximately 63 Rockwell. Powdered steel is used because it
ensures a high degree of purity and exceptionally sharp cutting
edge. The surface impresses with a fascinating Damascus
design pattern ‒ a symbol of the highest quality knife and its
signature, Super GOU, the Samurai Sprit by hand engraving.

161 layers SG2 (Micro-carbide) Stainless Steel

cross section photo

SG2

Under microscope at 100x magnification

The core material is SG2 and is covered by 80 layers on each side.

Handle
The beautiful handle is made out of FDA-approved red-black
Canvas-Micarta, which is an odorless and enormously durable
material made of resin and linen. The Canvas material is dyed
red and black and brilliantly finished. This material lasts
decades. The handle is attached tightly using three stainless
steel rivets. The handle is supported by the high quality 18-10
stainless steel inside, which gives the knife outstanding stability
and balance. The trade mark‘GOU’is engraved on the grip end
in a noble style. The shape of the handle allows tireless working
in all cutting techniques.
No.1 Chefs knife in USA
Super 豪 GOU is a registered trade mark 2017, 2016 and 2015 by
of Yaxell Corporation.

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■ Super 豪 GOU 161 Layers

37101G Santoku 165mm with ground hollow / 6.5”

37110 Chef’
s 255mm / 10”

37101 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

37109 Slicing 255mm / 10”

37128 Chef's 150mm / 6"

37108 Bread 230mm / 9”

37116 Slicing 150mm / 6”

37100 Chef’
s 200mm / 8”
37106 Boning 150mm / 6”

37112 Santoku 125mm / 5”

37134 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8”

37102 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

37104 Nakiri 180mm / 7”

37113 Steak knife 113mm / 4.5"

37107 Slicing 180mm / 7” 37103 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

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■ 豪 GOU 101 Layers

GOU
101 Layers

豪 GOU goes beyond.

Blade
The blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge. It is made out of
Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, which is
enveloped by 50 layers on each side with soft and hard stainless
steel. This powdered steel contains a lot of carbon and has an
unprecedented hardness of approximately 63 Rockwell.
Powdered steel is used because it ensures a high degree of
purity and strength. The resulting blade is extremely hard,
ensuring an exceptionally sharp cutting edge. The surface
impresses with a fascinating Damascus design pattern - a symbol
of the highest quality knife and its signature, GOU multi layers by
hand engraving.

101 layers SG2 (Micro-carbide) Stainless Steel

cross section photo

SG2

Under microscope at 100x magnification

The core material is SG2 and is covered by 50 layers on each side.

Handle
The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta,
which is an odorless and enormously durable material made of
resin and linen. The canvas material is dyed black and brilliantly
finished. The inner handle is a solid forged 18-10 stainless ingot
that has been welded onto the multi-layered steel blade. The
welded junction is invisible, and as strong as the material itself.
Yaxell is unique in the use of this super strong handle
construction. The trade mark‘GOU’is engraved on the grip end
in a noble style.

豪 GOU is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘The Superb’in Japanese.

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■ 豪 GOU 101 Layers

37010 Chef’s 255mm / 10” 37001G Santoku 165mm with ground hollow / 6.5”

37009 Slicing 255mm / 10”

37001 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

37008 Bread 230mm / 9”

37028 Chef's 150mm / 6"

37000 Chef’s 200mm / 8” 37016 Slicing 150mm / 6”

37006 Boning 150mm / 6”

37034 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8”

37012 Santoku 125mm / 5”

37004 Nakiri 180mm / 7”

37002 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

37019 Chinese chef’s 180mm / 7”

37013 Steak knife 113mm / 4.5"

37007 Slicing 180mm / 7” 37003 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

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■ 嵐 RAN 69 Layers

RAN
69 Layers
嵐 RAN runs the world.
Blade
The core material VG10 "super steel" is composed of Cobalt,
Molybdenum, Vanadium and Carbon. VG10 stainless steel is
clad with 34 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel
on each side, producing 69 layered rust-resistant
Damascus-look. The blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge.
Our special heat treatment gives our blades the outstanding
hardness rating of HRC61 on the Rockwell scale, ensuring long
lasting cutting performance.

Handle
The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta,
which is an odorless and enormously durable material made of
resin and linen. This material lasts decades. The end of the handle
is made out of stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding
stability. Two stainless steel rivets fasten the handle tightly.

BEST PRODUCT Award

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■ 嵐 RAN 69 Layers

36010 Chef’s 255mm / 10” 36034 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8”

36009 Slicing 255mm / 10”

36004G Nakiri 180mm with ground hollow / 7”

36008 Bread 230mm / 9”

36004 Nakiri 180mm / 7”

36011 Meat slicing 230mm / 9”

36019 Chinese chef’s 180mm / 7”

TESTWINNER by ETM TESTMAGAZIN in Germany 2009

36000G Chef’s 200mm with ground hollow / 8”

36007 Slicing 180mm / 7”

TESTWINNER by ETM TESTMAGAZIN in Germany 2012 & 2009

36000 Chef’s 200mm / 8” 36001G Santoku 165mm with ground hollow / 6.5”

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■ 嵐 RAN 69 Layers

Best Product by Vergleich.org in Germany 2017 & 2016

36002 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

36001 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

36028 Chef’s 150mm / 6” 36013 Steak 113mm / 4.5”

36026 Panini 150mm / 6”

36003 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

36016 Slicing 150mm / 6”

FLEXIBLE

36123 Flexible 230mm (non Damascus) / 9”

36006 Boning 150mm / 6”

FLEXIBLE

36015 RANFLEX 160mm (non Damascus) / 6”

36005 Tomato 140mm / 5.5”

36012 Santoku 125mm / 5” 36014 Carving Fork 135mm / 5.3”

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■ 嵐 RAN PLUS 69 Layers

36610 Chef's 255mm / 10"

The most popular series ‘RAN

69-Layer knives’ have gotten 2
additional nice features.
36609 Slicing 255mm / 10"

36608 Bread 230mm / 9"

Hand engraved
blade logo
The 4 letters mean RAN
Multi-layered Knife.

36600G Chef's 200mm with ground hollow / 8"

36600 Chef's 200mm / 8"

Engraved logo at
Grip-end
The letter means RAN,
the sensational . 36634 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8"

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■ 嵐 RAN PLUS 69 Layers

36628 Chef's 150mm / 6"

36604G Nakiri 180mm with ground hollow / 7"

36616 Slicing 150mm / 6"

36604 Nakiri 180mm / 7"

36606 Boning 150mm / 6"

36619 Chinese chef's 180mm / 7"

36605 Tomato 140mm / 5.5"

36607 Slicing 180mm / 7"

36612 Santoku 125mm / 5"

36601G Santoku 165mm with ground hollow / 6.5"

36602 Utility 120mm / 4.75"

36601 Santoku 165mm / 6.5" 36603 Paring 80mm / 3.25"

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■ 膳 ZEN 37 Layers

ZEN
37 Layers

Blade
The value Damascus knife was developed to meet the
increasing market demand of "JAPAN FANS" in world markets.
The core material is VG10 "super stainless steel", which is
covered by 18 layers of soft and hard high-carbon stainless steel
on each side, producing 37-layer, rust-resistant Damascus-blade.
The hammer marks on the upper part of the blade make it look
very artistic. Further, the logo is stamped, not etched. Of course
the blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge with the hardness
rating of HRC61 on the Rockwell scale.

37 layers VG10 (Cobalt-Molybdenum-Vanadium)

Stainless Steel.
cross section photo

VG10

Under microscope at 100x magnification

The VG10 core material is clad by 18 layers on each side (=37 total)

Handle
The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta,
which is an enormously solid and durable material made out of
resin and linen. This material lasts decades. Different from other
materials, it is non-shrink and odorless. It is polished perfectly
and fastened tightly by two stainless steel rivets.

膳 ZEN is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘the most healthy meals’in Japanese.

Best in Test in Sweden

by the Newspaper
‘Aftonbladet’
in 2018, 2017 and 2016

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■ 膳 ZEN 37 Layers

35507 Slicing 180mm / 7”

35510 Chef’s 255mm / 10”

35509 Slicing 255mm / 10” 35501 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

35508 Bread 230mm / 9” 35516 Slicing 150mm / 6”

Best in Test by ‘Aftonbladet’ in Sweden 2018, 2017 and 2016

35506 Boning 150mm / 6”

35500 Chef’s 200mm / 8”

35534 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8"

35512 Santoku 125mm / 5”

35504 Nakiri 180mm / 7”

35502 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

35503 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

35519 Chinese chef’s 180mm / 7”

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■ 鎚紋 TSUCHIMON 3 Layers

TSUCHIMON
3 Layers

鎚紋 Tsuchimon knife for Sushi Masters

Blade
The blade core is made of Japanese VG10‘super stainless’
steel clad by high quality stainless steel from both sides. The
hammer marks on the upper part of the blade make its look very
artistic. The KATANA sword wave line is clearly observed on the
blade. It has an extremely sharp cutting-angle with the hardness
rating of HRC61 on the Rockwell scale.

Handle
The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta,
which is an enormously solid and durable material made of resin
and linen. This material lasts decades. Different from other
handle material, it is non-shrink and odorless. It is polished
perfectly and fastened tightly by two stainless steel rivets.
It is supported by the high quality 18-10 stainless steel inside,
which gives the knife outstanding stability and balance. The
Yaxell logo is engraved on the grip end in a noble style. The
shape of the handle allows tireless working in all cutting
techniques.

鎚紋 Tsuchimon is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘Wave line and Hammered marks on the blade’
in Japanese.

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■ 鎚紋 TSUCHIMON 3 Layers

36710 Chef’
s 255mm / 10” 36701 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

36726 Panini 150mm / 6”

36709 Slicing 255mm / 10”

36716 Slicing 150mm / 6”

36708 Bread 230mm / 9”

36706 Boning 150mm / 6”

36700 Chef’
s 200mm / 8”

36712 Santoku 125mm / 5”

36734 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8”

36702 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

36704 Nakiri 180mm / 7”

36713 Steak 113mm / 4.5”

36707 Slicing 180mm / 7” 36703 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

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■ 紋 MON 3 Layers

MON
3 Layers

Blade
The core material is VG10 "super stainless steel", which is clad
(covered) by high quality stainless steel from both sides. The
KATANA sword wave line is clearly observed on the blade. Of
course the blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge and long
cutting performance.

3 layers VG10 (Cobalt-Molybdenum-Vanadium)

Stainless Steel.
cross section photo

VG10

Under microscope at 100x magnification

The core material is VG10 and clad by quality stainless steel.

Handle
The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta,
which is an odorless and enormously durable material made of resin
and linen. This material lasts decades. The end of the handle is
made out of stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding
stability. Two stainless steel rivets fasten the handle tightly.

紋 MON is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘The Beautiful Wave Line’

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■ 紋 MON 3 Layers

36307 Slicing 180mm / 7”

36310 Chef’s 255mm / 10”

36309 Slicing 255mm / 10”

36301 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

36308 Bread 230mm / 9” 36316 Slicing 150mm / 6”

FLEXIBLE

36315 Fillet 230mm (non Damascus) / 9” 36306 Boning 150mm / 6”

36300 Chef’s 200mm / 8” 36312 Santoku 125mm / 5”

36334 Kiritsuke 200mm / 8” 36302 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

36304 Nakiri 180mm / 7” 36303 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

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■ 縁 YUKARI 3 Layers

YUKARI
3 Layers

縁 Yukari, the revolutionary

Blade
The blade core is made of MOVAX superior stainless steel
which is covered by high quality stainless steel from both sides.
MOVAX superior is composed of Chrome/Molybdenium/Vanadium
and over 30 years one of the most popular blade materials for
the kitchen knives sold globally. This special steel is made by
Aichi Techno Metal Fukaumi Co. Ltd. in Japan. The blade
hardness is 58 Rockwell.

Handle
Solid Canvas Micarta handle developed by experienced Yaxell
designers achieved perfect balance, optimum control and tireless
cutting; premium look with black wood optic.

縁 Yukari is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘The Long Tradition’in Japanese.

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■ 縁 YUKARI 3 Layers ■ ACCESSORIES

KITCHEN SHEARS

36810 Chef’
s 255mm / 10”

36833
36809 Slicing 255mm / 10” 8" detachable forged kitchen shears

Knife Bag

36808 Bread 230mm / 9”

36800 Chef’
s 200mm / 8”
37710

37708
36807 Slicing 180mm / 7”
Item# Description Size
37710 10 pockets 515x162x50mm(W/H/D)
37708 8 pockets 500x130x40mm(W/H/D)

36801 Santoku 165mm / 6.5”

Knife Sharpener
37022 Yaxell Water Sharp 36022 Yaxell Sharp
for SG2 core knives for VG10 core knives

36812 Santoku 125mm / 5”

36802 Utility 120mm / 4.75”

36803 Paring 80mm / 3.25”

37022-S 36022-S
Spare parts for Yaxell Water Sharp Spare parts for Yaxell Sharp

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■ さやか SAYAKA 3 Layers

3 Layers

Blade
The core material is VG10 "super stainless steel", which is clad
(covered) by high quality stainless steel from both sides. The
KATANA sword wave line is clearly observed on the blade. Of
course the blade has an extremely sharp cutting angle and long
cutting performance.

3 layers VG10 (Cobalt-Molybdenum-Vanadium)

Stainless Steel.
cross section photo

VG10

Under microscope at 100x magnification

The core material is VG10 and clad by quality stainless steel.

Handle
The handle is made out of high quality of 18-10 stainless steel.
SAYAKA handle has very unique zebra stripes for firm grip.
Grip-end shows a nicely etched Yaxell logo.

さや か SAYAKA is a registered trade mark of Yaxell Corporation.

This word means‘the clear cut’in Japanese.

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■ さやか SAYAKA 3 Layers ■ WHETSTONE SYSTEM

Whetstone System
Consisted of following parts

S-0G Chef’s 200mm with ground hollow / 8”

60mm width stone Blade-angle-keeper with
ceramic protectors

Bright color rubber base Leveling stone

S-0 Chef’s 200mm / 8”

Double Stone System

S-8 Bread 195mm / 7.5”

36053 #3000/8000 37060 #1000/3000

S-1G Santoku 180mm with ground hollow / 7”

36052 #600/1000 36060 #240/1000

Single Stone System

S-1 Santoku 180mm / 7”

S-7 Slicing 180mm / 7” 36057 #8000 36056 #5000 36055 #1500

S-12 Santoku 130mm / 5”

36054 #1000 36049 #800

S-2 Utility 125mm / 5”

36048 #600 36047 #400

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 Gift Set

37100-903 37101-703 37000-903 37001-703

Super GOU knife 3pc. set Super GOU knife 3pc. set GOU knife 3pc. set GOU knife 3pc. set
37100+37102+37103 37101+37112+37103 37000+37002+37003 37001+37012+37003

37100-902 37100-003 37000-902 37000-003

Super GOU knife 2pc. set Super GOU 3pc. gift set GOU knife 2pc. set GOU 3pc. gift set
37100+37102 37100+37102+37022 37000+37002 37000+37002+37022

37100-002 37107-002 37000-002 36000-903

Super GOU 2pc. gift set Super GOU carving set GOU 2pc. gift set RAN knife 3pc. Set
37100+37022 37107+37114 37000+37022 36000+36002+36003

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 Gift Set

36001-703 36000-003 35500-903 35500-902

RAN knife 3pc. set RAN 3pc. gift set ZEN knife 3pc. set ZEN knife 2pc. set
36001+36012+36003 36000+36002+36022 35500+35502+35503 35500+35502

36000-902 36000-002 36700-903 36700-902

RAN knife 2pc. set RAN 2pc. gift set Tsuchimon knife 3pc. set Tsuchimon knife 2pc. set
36000+36002 36000+36022 36700+36702+36703 36700+36702

36007-002 36028-903 36700-003 36713-004

RAN carving set RAN 3pc. knife set Tsuchimon 3pc. gift set Tsuchimon steak knife 4pc. set
36007+36014 36028+36012+36003 36700+36702+36022 4ｘ36713

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Collaboration with
Panasonic continues.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

All Yaxell products are fully guaranteed against defects in
material and/or craftsmanship.

POTENTIAL CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE

Due to the drastic market changes or due to the change of
production systems, prices, specifications and design of the
products might change without advance notice. Products will be
discountiued when the market demands decrease. Please check
at the store or Internet shop carefully.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Yaxell products are intended and sold for legitimate cutting
purpose only. The purchase, use and ownership of products are
subject to a wide variety of local laws and regulations of each
country. Due to the complexity and constantly changing nature
of them, it is the responsibility of the buyer to investigate and Super GOU Ypsilon knives were displayed and
comply with the laws and regulations that apply in his used in Panasonic booth at IFA 2018 in Berlin.
area/country. The buyer is solely responsible for any claims
resulting from violation of them. Any use of the products other
than cutting is considered misuse and abuse and Yaxell
Corporation is not responsible for it.

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