{"product_id":"5-piece-damascus-japanese-style-knife-set-chef-santoku-utility-nakiri-paring-blades","title":"5-Piece Damascus Japanese-Style Knife Set — Chef, Santoku, Utility, Nakiri, Paring Blades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late Heian period, Japanese royal kitchen brigades were among the first to work with a strict five-knife system. Each blade had one job — long slicing, primary chopping, vegetable cutting, mid-range prep, and fine detail work. No knife crossed into another role. This discipline kept prep fast, clean, and precise. Professional kitchens across Kyoto and Osaka carried this five-knife tradition forward for centuries. The JW Steel Crafts 5-piece Damascus set brings that same disciplined five-blade approach to every modern kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5-piece \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-kitchen-knives-set?srsltid=AfmBOoqw8Qv_YEaXgkvVie4qsl8A3i_SmeBIuKUKiZqI8b4dtd8ctyCW\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus kitchen knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from JW Steel Crafts gives you five matched knives with gray pakka wood handles and a leather roll. Blade sizes run from 12 inches on the smaller knives up to 13 inches on the Gyuto. Every handle is shaped from gray pakka wood with steel bolsters and silver pins. Full tang construction runs through every handle. A leather roll with snap button closure is included for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyuto Chef Knife — Primary chopping, slicing, and general kitchen prep, largest blade at 13 inches\u003cbr\u003eSantoku Knife — Balanced flat edge for slicing, dicing, and controlled chopping\u003cbr\u003eNakiri Knife — Straight flat edge for full-contact vegetable cuts and push cutting\u003cbr\u003eUtility Knife — Mid-range trimming and versatile everyday prep tasks\u003cbr\u003eParing Knife — Peeling, trimming, and fine detail cutting work, smallest blade at 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is forged from layered Damascus steel. The layering process builds consistent edge retention and cutting strength through repeated daily use. The Damascus surface pattern varies naturally on every blade due to the forging process. Full tang construction runs through every handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable and controlled cutting across all five knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle and Bolster Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery handle is shaped from gray pakka wood. Pakka wood is natural hardwood compressed with resin under high pressure. It resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its color through daily kitchen use. The gray tone gives this set a clean, professional look that stands apart from warm wood and colored resin handle sets in the JW Steel Crafts lineup. Steel bolsters add front-end weight for better cutting balance and protect fingers from sliding onto the blade during heavy prep. Silver pins lock the scales firmly to the full tang throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeather Roll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather roll holds all five knives in individual slots and closes with a snap button for compact, safe transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlade Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry each knife straight after use. Never put these in a dishwasher. Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards. Store in the leather roll between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily Japanese-style kitchen prep from heavy chopping to fine detail work\u003cbr\u003eVegetable prep, meat slicing, and precision trimming\u003cbr\u003eProfessional chef and advanced home kitchen use\u003cbr\u003eGifting for home cooks, chefs, and Damascus knife collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 5 knives\u003cbr\u003eLargest Blade: 13 inches (Gyuto)\u003cbr\u003eSmallest Blade: 12 inches (Paring)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Gray pakka wood\u003cbr\u003eBolster: Steel bolster on each knife\u003cbr\u003ePin Detail: Silver pins on every handle\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Layered Damascus steel\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Full tang\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Leather roll included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the blade size range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gyuto is the largest at 13 inches an,d the Paring knife is the smallest at 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Nakiri knife do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a flat straight edge for full-contact vegetable cuts without a rocking motion, giving clean and precise slices every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the steel bolsters do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey add front-end weight for better balance and stop fingers from sliding onto the blade during heavy cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs gray pakka wood durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is stabilized under resin pressure, making it moisture-resistant and far more durable than untreated wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the leather roll included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It holds all five knives in individual slots and closes with a snap button for safe transport and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre all five knives full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The tang runs the full length of every handle for strength, balance, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this set good as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The gray pakka wood handles, steel bolsters, five Japanese-style profiles, and leather roll make it a strong gift for chefs and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43555508781262,"sku":"JW-CF-2338","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5298\/2222\/files\/trimming-paring-blades-5-piece.webp?v=1780795169","url":"https:\/\/shop.lotzoutdoors.com\/products\/5-piece-damascus-japanese-style-knife-set-chef-santoku-utility-nakiri-paring-blades","provider":"Lotz Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}