The Brieto Triple Layer Professional Collection is constructed from an exceptional quality 3 layer steel. The central layer (cutting edge) is High Carbon Steel (AUS-8A) which has Chromium, Vanadium and Molybdenum added to make it tough and stainless. The 2 outer layers are of soft stainless steel (SUS 405). This range of knives is fully forged and with its full tang, 3 rivets and smooth bolstered shoulder provide blades of exceptional balance.

The hard central core ensures a long enduring edge - commonly 3 to 4 times longer than a good quality European Stainless Steel blade. The hardness of AUS8-A steel also means that we are able to hone the blade to a shallower angle to achieve breathtaking sharpness. The 2 softer outer layers make the task of re-sharpening consummately easy, as the bulk of the blade that needs to be reground is soft steel.

The softer more flexible steel also provides more cushioning and absorption qualities than knives constructed from a single layer of hard steel, as well as providing weight for balance and feel.

With expert Japanese tempering and high carbon content a Rockwell rating of 60 /- 1 is achieved! A hardness of steel virtually unheard of in other knives within this price range.

This Professional Collection has been designed and manufactured for use by the serious amateur or busy professional. This is our most popular range with chefs and passionate cooks alike when looking for a blade that not only provides exceptional value with long edge retention and easy to resharpen but that has the feel and balance of knives far more expensive. The 13 knives of this Collection cover every culinary task with new shapes being added all the time.

This collection is the upgraded version of our original Best Clad Professional Collection which over the past 10 years was our highest selling range. With all the improved features we are sure that it will continue to be equally popular.