Ex animo means from the soul. Shanru Lin and I created EX-ANIMO III 2026 as a Damascus knife set that brings functional art into everyday use in the kitchen. Six different knives, each with a blade shape, materials and motif that give the model its own character.<\/p>
I hope they inspire you to act from the soul, be yourself and dare to stand out. They are also intended as a reminder of your own strength when life is difficult.<\/p>
Choose the full set to own all six original Danish designs and the stories behind their motifs, from CARBON I to SHARK II. These are knives to collect and use: a utility knife, vegetable knife, kiritsuke, two chef\u2019s knives and a compact cleaver. Every blade is made from 73-layer Damascus steel with a VG10 steel core<\/strong>, hardened to 62 HRC<\/strong>.<\/p> The two long chef\u2019s knives suit similar tasks, with different blade lengths, handle materials and visual details.<\/p> Each blade has 73 layers in total, including the cobalt-containing VG10 cutting core. The Damascus layers on both sides contain 316 stainless steel. The blades are oil quenched and tempered to 62 HRC.<\/p> CARBON I has pressed triangles. YOLO III, TIGRITUDE III and SHARK II each have their own forging marks. AMOR II has a repeated heart pattern stamped into hot steel, while VALKYRIE III has long Damascus lines.<\/p> Deep acid etching brings out the layers on all six blades as a physical relief. You can clearly feel the texture on the side of the blade, away from the cutting edge.<\/p> On all six EX-ANIMO III 2026 knives, each knife\u2019s individual motif and the RICEKNIFE lettering are created directly on the right side of the blade using electrical discharge machining, also known as EDM. We chose EDM over laser marking because of the risk of blade deformation. It requires more time, labour and electricity in our production. This is a deliberate choice to preserve the blade\u2019s shape and precision.<\/p> The RICEKNIFE and LINBECH logos on the left side of all six blades are stamped into the steel. These logos were laser engraved on earlier editions. The right side carries the RICEKNIFE name and each model\u2019s own motif.<\/p> For CARBON I, the tool for the repeated triangle pattern is made using EDM. The tool is then used to press the texture into the blade. For AMOR II, the separate die for the repeated heart pattern is made using EDM and used to stamp the hot steel. These are separate processes from machining the name and motif directly into the right side of the blade with EDM.<\/p> I began as an apprentice in a kitchen when I was 14. My experience includes working in Michelin-starred restaurants. I work on the knives\u2019 geometry and balance according to how they are used in the kitchen.<\/p> Master Liang and I hand forge YOLO III, TIGRITUDE III and SHARK II. All six models are finished by hand, and I examine every finished knife before it is approved.<\/p> Each knife in the set comes with its own numbered certificate.<\/p> The first release consists of 200 pieces of each model. Further production is possible. Design protection for Riceknife\u2019s own designs is pending. Choose the set for the whole collection, or begin with the knife that suits your cooking.<\/p> Made to last a lifetime. That is the idea behind EX-ANIMO. A knife you use, care for and have sharpened should be able to stay with you through the years at the chopping board.<\/p> Washing by hand, drying thoroughly and storing the knife with its edge protected are part of the daily routine.<\/p> I hope these knives will accompany you through a long and healthy life.<\/p> Jacob Bech, cofounder and knife designer at Riceknife<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Individual knife weights exclude packaging; the weight under Additional information includes packaging.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t The set\u2019s 6 pieces are six knives: CARBON I (15 cm utility knife), YOLO III (16.8 cm K-tip vegetable knife), TIGRITUDE III (20.8 cm kiritsuke), AMOR II (23 cm chef\u2019s knife), VALKYRIE III (23.7 cm chef\u2019s knife) and SHARK II (17.2 cm compact cleaver). All measurements are blade lengths.<\/p> EX-ANIMO III 2026 is an alternative from Riceknife\u2019s own design collection. The set brings together six knives with different blade shapes, handles and motifs, all with a VG10 core. Compare the knives by blade length and the tasks you do at the chopping board, from fruit and herbs to vegetables, fish and boneless meat.<\/p> VG10 is the cobalt-containing stainless steel used for the cutting core of every knife in this set. Each blade has 73 layers in total, including that core, and is oil quenched and tempered to 62 HRC. The 73 layers are not all VG10.<\/p> Yes. Every knife has 73 layers including the VG10 core, a hardness of 62 HRC after tempering and a relief you can feel, brought out by deep acid etching.<\/p> YOLO III, TIGRITUDE III and SHARK II are hand forged by Jacob Bech and Master Liang. The other models have their own surface treatments. All six are finished by hand.<\/p> The set is for vegetables, fruit, herbs, fish and boneless meat. It does not include a bread knife. Choose it for the six designs and the different ways of working they offer.<\/p> Wash the knives by hand and dry them after use. Avoid soaking, the dishwasher, bones, frozen ingredients and twisting. Use a chopping board made from wood or suitable plastic, protect the edges and sharpen them as needed.<\/p> The complete EX-ANIMO III 2026 knife set is dispatched within 7 days.<\/p> Compare the six models<\/strong><\/a><\/p> For a more affordable set with a quieter Scandinavian look, see our Raw Oak six knife set<\/a>.<\/p> For questions about the knives, message or call Jacob directly.<\/p> We\u2019re always working, unless we\u2019re sleeping.<\/em><\/p> Made to last a lifetime.<\/strong><\/p>\n EX-ANIMO III 2026 is a collectible, limited-edition Damascus knife set: six original Danish designs made as functional art for your kitchen. A set made to inspire you to act from the soul, be yourself, dare to stand out and stay strong when life is difficult.<\/p>\n Each knife has a blade made from 73-layer Damascus steel with a VG10 steel core<\/strong>. The cores contain cobalt, and each blade is hardened to 62 HRC<\/strong>. Deep acid etching creates a texture you can feel.<\/p>\n The set includes CARBON I, YOLO III, TIGRITUDE III, AMOR II, VALKYRIE III and SHARK II. YOLO III, TIGRITUDE III and SHARK II are hand forged on a power hammer by Jacob Bech and his team.<\/p>\n Limited edition \u2014 only 200 of each model made for the first release.<\/strong><\/p>\n Each knife in the set comes with its own numbered certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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layers and six surfaces you can feel<\/h2>
Different methods for different details<\/h2>
Experience at the chopping board<\/h2>
Six motifs with their own meanings<\/h2>
The meals and years ahead<\/h2>
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Compare the 6 knives in the Damascus knife set<\/h2>
CARBON I<\/a><\/h3>
YOLO III<\/a><\/h3>
TIGRITUDE III<\/a><\/h3>
AMOR II<\/a><\/h3>
VALKYRIE III<\/a><\/h3>
SHARK II<\/a><\/h3>
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
What are the 6 pieces in the knife set?<\/h3>
Looking for Japanese knives as a complete set?<\/h3>
What is VG10 steel?<\/h3>
Do all six have 73 layers and a tactile surface?<\/h3>
Are all the models hand forged?<\/h3>
Does the set cover every kitchen task?<\/h3>
How do I care for the set?<\/h3>
When will the set be dispatched?<\/h3>
Contact Riceknife cofounder Jacob Bech now<\/h2>