{"product_id":"copper-damascus-chef-knife-set-resin-wood-handle","title":"5-Piece Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set with Leather Roll","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set is a hand-forged kitchen collection built from pattern-welded steel with real copper layers forged into the billet. The copper appears as warm rose-gold lines running alongside the steel pattern, which is something standard Damascus cannot produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife carries an octagonal handle combining amber resin with a wood panel and dark bolster bands, and the set ships in a genuine leather roll. 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 Copper Damascus Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 nakiri vegetable knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 genuine leather roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree custom name engraving is available at checkout, so the set can carry a name, date, or short message without an added charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h2\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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/chef-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehandmade chef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 12.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. The tall blade also gives knuckle clearance and a wide face for moving prepared ingredients to the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 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 meat trimming without the reach of a full chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 5.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 10.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Petty Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petty knife handles close work that a larger blade cannot reach cleanly, including trimming, segmenting citrus, and detail cuts held in hand rather than on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Paring Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest blade in the set 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: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eHand-forged copper Damascus, also called Cu-Mai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Combination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1095 and 15N20 with forge-welded copper layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 to 60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWave pattern with copper lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-ground plain edge, hardened steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stainless, requires drying after use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal resin and wood with decorative rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine leather roll included\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\u003eFree custom name engraving at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper melts at a lower temperature than steel, so the billet has to reach a controlled brazing heat that bonds the copper without letting it run out. Get the heat wrong and the layers delaminate. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/what-is-copper-damascus-cu-mai\"\u003ewhat copper Damascus Cu-Mai actually is\u003c\/a\u003e explains the full process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper is decorative and sits above the bevel. The cutting edge itself is hardened 1095, so edge performance matches a standard carbon Damascus blade. Compare the options in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/what-is-the-best-steel-for-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife steel guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Octagonal Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle uses an octagonal wa-style profile rather than a contoured western grip. The flat facets let you rotate the knife and know exactly where the edge is pointing by feel, which is why the shape has stayed in use in Japanese kitchens for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber resin panels are paired with a wood section and framed by dark bolster bands, with decorative rivets and copper accents echoing the blade. Because the resin is poured and the wood grain runs differently on every scale, no two handles look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctagonal handles suit a pinch grip well, since the facets give the thumb and forefinger a defined edge to register against. Cooks used to a moulded western handle may need a few sessions to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Leather Roll Provide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine leather roll gives each blade its own slot, keeping edges from contacting one another in storage or transport. The roll format suits home kitchens, catering work, culinary students, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry every knife fully before it goes back in the roll. Trapped moisture affects a carbon Damascus blade quickly, and it damages the leather over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for Copper Damascus Knives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Damascus is not stainless. Hand wash each knife with mild soap and warm water, then dry the blade, handle, and rivets immediately. Leaving a blade wet, or letting acidic food sit on it, will cause spotting or rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher entirely. Apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades before storage, and reapply if the set sits unused for more than a few weeks. The copper lines will develop a darker patina over time, which is normal and can be brightened with a gentle metal polish if you prefer the original tone.\u003c\/p\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 covers 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. Hardened 1095 at 59 to 60 HRC takes a keen edge on ordinary stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles, genuine forge-welded copper layers, hardened 1095 cutting edges, octagonal resin and wood handles, included leather roll, and free engraving. Copper Damascus is harder to forge than standard Damascus, and the warm rose-gold lines are not something an etch or coating can reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who want a standard silver-grey Damascus pattern with wood handles can 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 prefer a stainless blade with lower upkeep should look at 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47425885339836,"sku":"0236","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47425885372604,"sku":"0236-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/copper-damascus-knife-set-leather-roll-open.webp?v=1788783983","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/copper-damascus-chef-knife-set-resin-wood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}