{"product_id":"damascus-knife-set-6-piece-cleaver-gyuto-santoku","title":"7-Piece Damascus Kitchen Knife Set — Cleaver, Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka, Utility \u0026 Paring Knife with Bone and Rosewood Handles | JW SteelCrafts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 7-piece \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-chef-knives\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus kitchen knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e covers every cutting task a professional or home kitchen demands. Six distinct blade profiles handle everything from heavy chopping to fine peeling work. The largest knife runs 13 inches. The smallest runs 8 inches overall. Every blade is hand-forged from layered Damascus steel and fitted with bone and rosewood handles on full tang construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll seven blades are forged from layered 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel alloy. The two steels are stacked, heated, and hammer-welded into a single billet. Repeated folding strengthens the grain structure and multiplies the layer count throughout the steel. Acid etching after forging reveals the Damascus pattern — flowing contrast lines that run the full length of each blade. Every knife in the set carries a slightly different pattern formation from the hand-forging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHeat treatment brings each blade to 58–60 HRC. That hardness holds a sharp working edge through daily prep without chipping under regular cutting load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Each Knife Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e13-inch cleaver\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heaviest blade in the set. Its wide rectangular profile and weighted spine drive through dense root vegetables, thick meat cuts, and whole poultry joints with full flat-edge contact on each stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egyuto chef knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary daily prep blade. It handles slicing proteins, breaking down vegetables, mincing herbs, and most general kitchen tasks during active cooking sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esantoku knife\u003c\/strong\u003e excels at clean vegetable work. Its flat edge and wide blade suit push cuts through produce and controlled slicing where precision matters more than speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebunka knife\u003c\/strong\u003e handles detail cutting and angled slicing. The reverse tanto tip — pointed and angled — gets into fine prep work and precise cuts that broader blades cannot reach cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eutility knife\u003c\/strong\u003e bridges the gap between the gyuto and paring knife. It trims fat, portions smaller cuts, and manages mid-size prep tasks where the gyuto is too large and the paring knife is too short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch paring knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest blade in the set. It handles peeling, scoring, trimming around bones, and any close-hand detail work that needs a short, controlled blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach knife is fitted with a handle combining natural bone and rosewood. Bone provides a smooth, dense surface that stays firm and dry in hand during active prep. Rosewood adds structural hardness and a deep grain contrast that makes each handle visually distinct. The two materials are joined flush with no gaps. The grain and bone pattern varies across every handle in the set — no two knives look identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Tang Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery knife is full tang. The blade steel runs the complete length from tip to handle end, pinned through the handle material for permanent, solid construction. Full tang eliminates blade flex at the junction and distributes weight evenly across the full knife length. This matters most during heavy cleaver work and extended prep sessions where handle separation under load is a real concern with lesser construction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePieces: 7 knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLargest knife: 13 inches (cleaver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmallest knife: 8 inches overall (paring knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandle material: Bone and rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlade steel: Layered Damascus (1095 + 15N20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstruction: Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHardness: 58–60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEngraving: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakes a Strong Gift For\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional chefs, home cooks, knife collectors, groomsmen, Father's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, and culinary graduates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this set include both a santoku and a bunka knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA santoku and a bunka are not duplicates. The santoku has a flat edge and a wide blade suited for push cutting through produce and controlled slicing. The bunka has a reverse tanto tip designed for angled detail cuts and fine prep work the santoku cannot reach as precisely. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe length refers to the overall knife measurement including the handle. The blade itself is shorter. The wide spine and flat edge of a cleaver are designed to let gravity and blade weight do the work — less wrist effort per chop, not more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan all seven knives be sharpened at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. Use a whetstone at 15–20 degrees per side for all blades in this set. Hone with a leather strop between whetstone sessions to keep the edge aligned. Avoid pull-through sharpeners — they remove steel unevenly and damage the Damascus layer structure across all blade profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should this set be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUse a knife roll, wooden block, or magnetic wall strip. Never store loose in a drawer — blade contact with other utensils dulls the edge and risks chipping the Damascus surface pattern on each knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31297975582780,"sku":"JW-KN-2504","price":212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/rustic-prep-and-chef-knives-display.webp?v=1779628770","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/damascus-knife-set-6-piece-cleaver-gyuto-santoku","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}