YOLO III is a hand-forged Damascus vegetable knife with a 16.8 cm K-tip blade. I developed it for onions, cabbage, herbs and the day\u2019s vegetables at the chopping board.<\/p>
The tall blade gives your knuckles room. Its angled K-tip provides a defined point for small, precise cuts. It is a compact knife for preparing ingredients, from the first onion to the last handful of herbs.<\/p>
Master Liang and I hand forge YOLO III with rough forging dies that leave fine, irregular marks. Deep acid etching brings out the Damascus layers as a relief with physical depth.<\/p>
The pattern changes with the light, and you can feel its texture on the side of the blade, away from the cutting edge.<\/p>
The blade has 73 layers in total, including the cobalt-containing VG10 cutting core. The core forms the edge; the Damascus layers on both sides contain 316 stainless steel. The blade is oil quenched and tempered to 62 HRC.<\/p>
On all six EX-ANIMO III 2026 knives, we machine each knife\u2019s own motif and the RICEKNIFE name directly into the right side of the blade using electrical discharge machining, or EDM.<\/p>
We chose EDM over laser marking because of the risk of blade deformation. It takes more time, labour and electricity in our production. This is a deliberate choice to preserve the blade\u2019s shape and precision.<\/p>
The right side carries RICEKNIFE and the Chinese calligraphy \u201c\u4eba\u751f\u82e6\u77ed\u53ca\u6642\u884c\u6a02\u201d. Its message is: \u201cLife is short. Enjoy it while you can.\u201d<\/p>
YOLO stands for \u201cYou only live once\u201d. That is both the knife\u2019s name and the reminder we wanted it to carry: make room for what matters, including the meals you prepare and the people you share them with.<\/p>
The handle has three sections of golden sandalwood, each cut from a separate piece of wood. Their grain meets differently from knife to knife, so the individual composition cannot be repeated exactly.<\/p>
Shanru and I gave YOLO III its name as a reminder to live. I want that thought to stay with you in the everyday act of making a meal.<\/p>
Shanru Lin and I created Ex Animo as functional art for the kitchen. Each knife has its own shape, materials and motif. I hope they inspire you to act from the soul, be yourself and dare to stand out. When life is difficult, they are also a reminder of your own strength.<\/p>
The first release includes 200 YOLO III knives. I examine every finished knife before approving it. Further production is possible; these 200 belong to the first release.<\/p>
Each knife comes with a numbered certificate. Dispatched within 7 days.<\/p>
The RICEKNIFE and LINBECH logos on the left side are stamped into the steel. On earlier editions, these logos were laser engraved.<\/p><\/details> The knife weighs 183 g; the weight under Additional information includes packaging.<\/p><\/details> YOLO III is primarily for chopping and slicing vegetables and herbs. The tall blade gives your knuckles clearance, while the defined tip helps with small cuts.<\/p> K-tip describes the blade\u2019s angled, pointed end. On YOLO III, it gives you a defined point for fine work while retaining the tall blade used for vegetable preparation.<\/p> If you are considering a nakiri knife for vegetable preparation, compare its blade profile and tip with YOLO III\u2019s tall K-tip blade. YOLO III is Riceknife\u2019s own design: a hand-forged knife made by Jacob Bech and Master Liang, with a VG10 cutting core. Choose according to the shape and size you prefer at the chopping board.<\/p> Yes. Deep acid etching after forging brings out the layers as a relief on the side of the blade. Keep your fingers away from the cutting edge.<\/p> Both the calligraphy and the RICEKNIFE name are machined directly into the right side of the blade using EDM. The same direct process is used for each model\u2019s own motif and name across all six EX-ANIMO III knives. It is separate from the forging texture and the stamped logos on the left.<\/p> The blade carries \u201c\u4eba\u751f\u82e6\u77ed\u53ca\u6642\u884c\u6a02\u201d: \u201cLife is short. Enjoy it while you can.\u201d YOLO stands for \u201cYou only live once\u201d.<\/p> No. Each handle combines three sections from separate pieces of golden sandalwood. The wood\u2019s natural grain makes each combination different.<\/p> Wash the knife by hand and dry it straight away. Do not leave the wooden handle soaking or put the knife in the dishwasher. Use wood or suitable plastic as your cutting surface, protect the edge in storage, and avoid bones, frozen ingredients and twisting the blade. Knife care<\/a>.<\/p> Made to last a lifetime.<\/strong> Use it, care for it and sharpen it as needed.<\/p> I hope this knife will accompany you through a long and healthy life.<\/p><\/blockquote> Jacob Bech Compare the six models<\/a><\/p> For a more affordable set with a quieter Scandinavian look, see the Raw Oak six-knife set<\/a>.<\/p> If you have questions about the knives, message or call Jacob directly. We\u2019re always working, unless we\u2019re sleeping.<\/p> Made to last a lifetime.<\/strong><\/p>\n YOLO III is a hand-forged 16.8 cm Damascus vegetable knife with a tall K-tip blade for knuckle clearance and precise cuts. The blade is made from 73-layer Damascus steel with a VG10 steel core. The core contains cobalt, and the blade is hardened to 62 HRC. It weighs 183 g and has a handle made from three separate pieces of golden sandalwood. The blade carries \u201c\u4eba\u751f\u82e6\u77ed\u53ca\u6642\u884c\u6a02\u201d: \u201cLife is short. Enjoy it while you can.\u201d YOLO stands for \u201cYou only live once\u201d.<\/p>\nSpecifications<\/summary>
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