{"product_id":"damascus-steak-knife-set-wood-handle","title":"6-Piece Damascus Steak Knife Set with Hardwood Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Our 6-Piece Damascus Steak Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 6-Piece Damascus Steak Knife Set is built for the table rather than the prep board. Six matched knives carry hand-forged Damascus blades at 58 to 60 HRC with serrated edges, set into hardwood handles with polished steel bolsters at the front and steel pommel caps at the butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing wave pattern runs through the steel rather than sitting on the surface. Browse the wider range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekitchen knife collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Included in Our Steak Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 matched Damascus steak knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll six knives share the same blade profile, serration, handle material, and fittings, so the set reads as a matched service at a laid table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Estimated Knife Measurements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm against the set you receive, since every knife is forged and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 9.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerrated portion: full cutting edge\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 knives are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Blade Specifications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 high-carbon Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 to 60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowing wave pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerrated\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\u003eHardwood [insert confirmed species] with steel pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel bolster and polished steel pommel cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, three-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 steak 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\u003eAt 58 to 60 HRC the blades sit in a useful range for a table knife: hard enough to keep a serration crisp through years of service, and not so hard that a dropped knife chips on a tile floor. Compare Damascus against carbon, stainless, and tool steels in our \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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Are Steak Knives Serrated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serrated edge works differently from a straight one. Instead of pressing through with a single continuous edge, the points concentrate force at intervals and tear an initial path that the scalloped hollows then cut. On cooked meat with a seared crust that means the knife bites in rather than sliding across, and it keeps cutting long after a straight edge would need attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is honest and worth stating plainly. Serrated edges cannot be sharpened on a flat whetstone. Restoring one requires a tapered diamond rod worked through each scallop individually, which is fiddly and which most owners never do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice a serrated steak knife stays functional for years without maintenance and then needs either professional resharpening or replacement. Diners who prefer to maintain their own edges on a stone should choose a straight-edged table knife instead. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\"\u003eknif\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\"\u003e sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers straight-edge technique, which does not transfer to serrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes the Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle is shaped from close-grained hardwood in a deep reddish brown, with three steel pins running through the full tang. A polished steel bolster caps the blade end and a matching steel pommel finishes the butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pommel does more than balance the look. Adding mass behind the hand moves the balance point back toward your grip, which matters more on a table knife than a kitchen one, since a steak knife is held lightly and used with precision rather than force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain and colour vary between handles because every scale is cut and shaped by hand. No two knives in a set match exactly, which is visible when all six are laid out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Should You Care for Damascus Steak Knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each knife with mild soap and warm water, then dry the blade, pins, and handle immediately. Damascus built on carbon steels is not stainless, and meat juices left sitting on a blade overnight will stain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher. Detergent and heat dull the pattern contrast and dry out the hardwood around the pins, and rack contact damages serration points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades before long storage, and oil the handles occasionally so the grain does not shrink away from the pins. Store the knives in their box rather than loose in a drawer, since serration points chip against other cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Steak Knife Set For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix matched knives suit a dinner service for six, a hosting household, or a gift where the recipient already owns kitchen knives and has nothing decent for the table. Engraving is available at checkout, which makes the set a practical wedding or anniversary gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks looking for prep knives rather than table knives should see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/chef-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehandmade chef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and those wanting a full kitchen kit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Damascus Steak Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its six matched hand-forged Damascus blades at 58 to 60 HRC, serrated edges that stay effective for years without maintenance, hardwood handles with steel bolsters and pommel caps, full tang three-pin construction, and available engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife Without Engraving","offer_id":47491306127548,"sku":"0244","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife With Engraving","offer_id":47491306160316,"sku":"0244-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/Damascus_Steel_Knife_Set_with_Wooden_Handles.webp?v=1789488664","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/damascus-steak-knife-set-wood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}