{"product_id":"1095-carbon-steel-chef-knife-set-blue-resin-handle","title":"5-Piece 1095 Carbon Steel Chef Knife Set with Blue Resin Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece 1095 Carbon Steel Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece 1095 Carbon Steel Chef Knife Set pairs hand-forged high-carbon blades with poured blue resin handles and brass pins. Each blade carries a heavy scaled hammer texture across the flats with a bright ground bevel, and a hand-stitched leather roll is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the care section before buying. 1095 is a reactive steel that rewards attention and punishes neglect, which makes it the wrong choice for some kitchens and the right one for others. Browse the wider range in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekitchen knife sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included in Our Carbon Steel Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 meat cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 nakiri vegetable knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand-stitched leather roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs 1095 a Good Steel for Kitchen Knives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1095 carries around 0.95 to 1.03 percent carbon and no chromium at all. The high carbon supports a fine grain structure that takes a very keen edge and holds it well, and the absence of alloying elements makes it easy to bring back on an ordinary stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of chromium is also the catch. Chromium is what makes steel stainless, and without it there is no corrosion resistance whatsoever. A 1095 blade left wet will spot within hours. Cut citrus or onion and walk away, and the blade discolours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks who want the sharpest possible edge and are willing to wipe a blade down as they work will find 1095 rewarding. Cooks who leave knives in the sink should buy stainless instead. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/j2-kitchen-knife-set-purple-resin-handle\"\u003e5-Piece J2 Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same tasks with none of the upkeep. Compare the full range of options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/what-is-the-best-steel-for-knives\"\u003eknife steel guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between Patina and Rust?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding before the blades start changing colour, because they will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina is a stable grey or blue-grey darkening that forms as the steel oxidizes slowly and evenly. It is protective, it slows further corrosion, and it is the reason old carbon kitchen knives look the way they do. Acidic foods speed it up. Patina is not damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust is different. It appears as rough reddish-brown spots, feels powdery, and rubs off as powder under a fingernail. Rust pits the steel and will keep spreading if ignored. It forms when a blade is left wet or stored damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical test: if it wipes off powdery, it is rust and needs removing with a mild abrasive. If it is smooth and stays put, it is patina and should be left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Estimated Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm against the set you receive, since every blade is forged and ground by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Chef Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longest blade in the set handles chopping, slicing, dicing, and general preparation. Compare individual pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003ehandmade chef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Meat Cleaver Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad blade gives knuckle clearance above the board and a wide face for moving prepared ingredients across to the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the cleaver for vegetables, herbs, and boneless cuts. Avoid bone and frozen food, since 1095 at working hardness chips rather than bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Nakiri Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squared tip and flat edge suit straight push cuts through vegetables, where the full length of the edge meets the board on every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Utility Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur utility knife covers fruit, sandwiches, smaller vegetables, and light trimming without the reach of a full chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Paring Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest blade gives the most control for peeling, coring, deveining, and any task done off the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate because every blade is forged and ground by hand, so small variations between individual sets are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Blade Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1095 high carbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.95 to 1.03% carbon, no chromium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[confirm, 1095 typically runs 56 to 62 HRC]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScaled hammer texture with ground bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-ground plain edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone. Reactive steel, requires drying after every use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoured blue resin with brass pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang with lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-stitched leather roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kitchen knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraving available at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Hammered Blade Finish Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scaled hammer marks worked across each blade face reduce the contact area between steel and food, letting air break the suction that makes potato, cucumber, and apple slices cling to a flat blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrind geometry behind the edge affects food release more than surface texture does, so treat the hammered face as a useful addition rather than a complete fix. Every strike lands slightly differently, which is why no two blades in the set carry an identical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Blue Resin Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle is poured resin swirled in blue and white, then cut, shaped, and polished. Colour placement is decided by how the pigment moves in the pour rather than by a repeatable pattern, so no two handles match, including within a single set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile hooks downward at the butt, which gives the little finger something to pull against during longer prep sessions, and a lanyard hole runs through the end. Brass pins secure the scales through the full tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCured resin is non-porous, so the grip stays dimensionally stable in a wet kitchen and needs no oiling or conditioning. All the maintenance on this set is on the blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for 1095 Carbon Steel Knives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead this section before buying. Carbon steel is not difficult to look after, but it is unforgiving of being ignored, and most complaints about carbon blades come from people who were never told what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade with a damp cloth between tasks, particularly after cutting anything acidic. Do not leave a wet blade sitting on the board while you do something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter every use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash with mild soap and warm water, then dry immediately and completely. Not eventually. Immediately. Water left on 1095 for an hour is enough to start a spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the knives dry and with air around them, on a rack or in a block. Use the leather roll for transport only, since leather holds humidity against a blade and a carbon set left rolled up for weeks will come out spotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLonger periods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil before any period of disuse, and reapply if the set sits untouched for more than a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever put these knives in a dishwasher. Heat, detergent, and standing water strip any patina and cause rapid rusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoards and sharpening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut on wood or a knife-friendly synthetic board rather than glass, stone, or steel, since our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-cutting-board-for-knives\"\u003ecutting board guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how much edge damage a hard surface causes. Sharpen when performance drops using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e. 1095 is among the easiest steels to sharpen and takes a very fine edge on ordinary stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our 1095 Carbon Steel Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five blade profiles, hand-forged 1095 that takes a keener edge than most stainless steels and sharpens more easily, scaled hammer finish, poured resin handles that no two sets share, and a hand-stitched leather roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who want a layered forged pattern in carbon steel should compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/raindrop-damascus-chef-knife-set-wenge-wood-handle\"\u003e5-Piece Raindrop Damascus Chef Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Cooks who want the same look with none of the maintenance should look at our stainless sets instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47433887678652,"sku":"0243","price":355.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47433887711420,"sku":"0243-1","price":385.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/5-Piece_1095_Carbon_Steel_Knife_Set.webp?v=1788845950","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/1095-carbon-steel-chef-knife-set-blue-resin-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}