{"product_id":"damascus-chef-knife-set-rosewood-horn-handle","title":"5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set with Rosewood and Horn Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set with Rosewood and Horn Handles is a hand-forged kitchen collection covering five working blade profiles. Every blade carries a flowing Damascus pattern with a scaled hammer texture worked along the edge, and every handle joins a reddish rosewood section to a black horn section with copper and steel pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade leather roll is included, so the set arrives ready to store, carry, or give. 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 Damascus Kitchen Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kiritsuke cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 handmade leather roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece shares the same handle build, pommel cap, and blade finish, so the set reads as one coordinated kit rather than five unrelated knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Estimated 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: 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 Slicing Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower profile and long edge suit brisket, roast, poultry, and fish, where one clean draw matters more than a rocking motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 12.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Kiritsuke Cleaver Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall blade and angled tip combine cleaver height with a usable point, giving knuckle clearance above the board and a wide face for moving prepared ingredients 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 it for vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless cuts. Avoid bone, frozen food, and other hard materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Santoku Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter, flatter profile suits push cutting rather than rocking, which works well for vegetables, herbs, and boneless meat on a smaller board.\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 Utility Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest blade in the set gives the most control for fruit, smaller vegetables, trimming, and any task done off the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 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\u003eHand-forged Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 56 to 58 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus pattern with scaled hammer texture\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\u003eNot stainless, requires drying after use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood and black horn with copper and steel pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished steel cap with lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade 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\u003eEngraving available at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForge-welding two steels and folding the billet produces the layered pattern, which is structural rather than applied to the surface. The pattern stays visible as the blades are sharpened over the years. At 56 to 58 HRC the blades sit in a practical middle range, taking a keen edge on ordinary stones and resisting chipping better than harder steels. Compare the 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 Do the Steel Pommel Caps Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle finishes in a polished steel cap at the butt with a lanyard hole through it. The cap adds weight behind the hand, which shifts the balance point back toward the middle of the knife instead of leaving it nose-heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter balance means less wrist effort over a long prep session, since the knife pivots around a point closer to your grip. The lanyard hole also gives you a hanging option outside the roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Two-Tone Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle joins a reddish rosewood section to a black horn section roughly halfway along, secured with copper pins in the front half and steel pins in the rear. The colour break sits where your palm meets your fingers, so the join is felt as well as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood is dense and close-grained, which suits kitchen use, but it stays porous. Keep the handles dry and treat them occasionally with a food-safe oil so the grain does not shrink away from the pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain and colour vary between pieces because every scale is cut and shaped by hand. No two handles match exactly, including within a single set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Leather Roll Provide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handmade leather roll gives each blade its own slot, keeping edges from contacting one another during storage and transport. The roll format suits home kitchens, catering work, culinary students, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important limitation: the roll is for transport and short-term storage, not permanent housing. Leather holds humidity against a carbon Damascus blade, and a knife left rolled up for weeks will spot. Keep the set on a rack or in a block between uses and reserve the roll for travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for Damascus Kitchen Knives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each knife with mild soap and warm water, then dry the blade, pins, and handle immediately with a soft cloth. Damascus built on carbon steels is not stainless, so standing water and acidic food left sitting on a blade will cause spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher entirely. Heat and detergent dull the pattern contrast and dry out both the rosewood and the horn. Apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades before any period of storage.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecutting board guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e covers how much edge damage a hard surface causes. Sharpen when performance drops using our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e taking care to preserve the hammered texture above the bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles, hand-forged Damascus at 56 to 58 HRC, two-tone rosewood and horn handles, balanced steel pommel caps, and included leather roll. Engraving is available at checkout, which makes it a practical wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who want warm copper lines running through the pattern should compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/copper-damascus-chef-knife-set-resin-wood-handle\"\u003e5-Piece Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Cooks who prefer a stainless blade with lower upkeep can 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47425950744764,"sku":"0237","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47425950777532,"sku":"0237-1","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/damascus-chef-knife-set-rosewood-horn-handles.webp?v=1788784624","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/damascus-chef-knife-set-rosewood-horn-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}