# Dark Floral Knives The Kuroi Hana Knife Collection Has a Unique Pattern Alongs the Blades By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuroi-hana References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1018367469/kuroi-hana-japanese-knife-collection-edge-of-belgr?ref=nav_search) Edge of Belgravia's Kuroi Hana Japanese knife collection is beautifully attractive, with a hypnotic floral pattern embedded directly into the steel of the blades, but the design might not even be their most appealing aspect. That's because the blades are impressively sharp and precise, garnering endorsement from Ollie Dabbous, the [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-mediterranean-restaurant)-starred chef behind Henrietta in Covent Garden and one of Britain's hottest young culinary talents. The Kuroi Hana knives are made from [high quality Japanese steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-japanese-knives). They have a hardness range of 58-60 HRC, making them durable and ensuring that they'll stay sharper for longer. There are six knives in the set: slicing, bread, utility, paring, and two sizes of chef's knives. The floral pattern on the Kuroi Hana knives is a product of their production makeup. Each blade has [67 layers of steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vg10-stainless-damascus), and the tapering of these layers causes the odd, attractive pattern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floral Pattern Blades:** Incorporating unique floral patterns on blades can create visually appealing and distinctive knives. - **High-quality Japanese Steel:** Utilizing durable and long-lasting Japanese steel in knife manufacturing offers superior performance and longevity. - **Layered Steel Construction:** Creating blades with multiple layers of steel can produce mesmerizing patterns and enhance the aesthetic appeal of knives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware industry can explore incorporating unique floral patterns on knives to attract customers seeking visually appealing culinary tools. - **Culinary Arts:** Culinary arts industry can adopt high-quality Japanese steel knives to ensure precision and durability for professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. - **Metalworking:** Metalworking industry can experiment with layered steel construction to create visually captivating patterns on various products beyond knives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Precise Artfully Intricate Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Forged Sword-Like Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife.md)