Walnut Ridge, AR (July, 2009) - Ginsu, known for years as the maker of amazingly sharp knives, unveils the ultimate in technologically superior cutlery, the Ginsu Hanaita Damascus Series. Hanaita, the Japanese word for Superior Chef, will greatly improve the cutlery skill and performance of any chef and add a professional look to any kitchen.

Ginsu continues the age old Damascus tradition by using 33 layers of superior Japanese high carbon and low carbon stainless steels with VG-1 core to form a superior Damascus blade. The blades are sharpened to a razor sharp Asian knife edge angle of 10° and then cryogenically cooled in our proprietary process. The proprietary cryogenic process uses liquid Nitrogen to draw the molecules of the steel closer together for ultimate edge retention, sharpenss, and superior performance

Each Hanaita knife is designed with a comrfortable POM handles that offer the highest level of professional balance. The Ginsu Shinogi symbol which is artfully located in the center of each handle and the Hanaita symbol on the beautiful stainless steel end caps give each Hanaita knife a distinct look. When not in use the knives are stored in incredibly strong and visually stunning solid bamboo knife blocks. Each storage block is made of the highest quality, dense, richly grained bamboo with a brushed metal stand for a unique, elegant Asian look. Crafted with Ginsu's quality materials and workmanship, consumers will appreciate these distinct details in knives that will withstand years of use.

"Ginsu has always been known for sharpness and with this new Damascus blade, we continue that guarantee of the finest quality and sharpest knives on the market" says Dustin Smith, Engineering Manager for Douglas Quikut. Ginsu has always been driven to provide the highest quality, sharpest cutlery, and this new Damascus line maintains those traditions that have always made Ginsu one of the most recognized names in the industry.