{"product_id":"hammered-black-chef-knife-set-brass-pin-handle","title":"Hammered Black Chef Knife Set, 5 Pc Wood Handle Kitchen Knives","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Hammered Black Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Hammered Black Chef Knife Set pairs dark hammered blades at 58 to 60 HRC with hand-shaped wood handles, exposed brass pins, and a hooked steel pommel at every butt. The blades carry a heavy dimpled texture across the flats with a thin bright edge line where the bevel is ground back to bare steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive profiles cover chopping, slicing, portioning, and detail work. Browse the wider range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekitchen knife sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Included in Our Kitchen Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kiritsuke chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 nakiri vegetable cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece shares the same handle build, pommel, and blade finish, so the set reads as one coordinated kit rather than five unrelated knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do the Hooked Pommels Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle finishes in a dark steel pommel that curves downward past the base of the grip, with a lanyard hole through it. The shape is the most distinctive feature of the set and it is doing three separate jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds mass behind the hand, which moves the balance point back toward your grip instead of leaving the knife nose-heavy. It gives the little finger a defined hook to pull against, which helps on long chopping sessions where grip fatigue sets in. And it lets the knife hang from a hook or a lanyard rather than living flat in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the trade-off. A hooked pommel suits a full grip where the whole hand wraps the handle. Cooks who hold a knife in a pinch grip with the hand well forward will notice the hook less, and it can catch on a pocket or apron tie.\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\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 Kiritsuke Chef Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straighter edge and angled tip suit push cutting, portioning, and fine detail work rather 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 Nakiri Cleaver Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall rectangular blade gives knuckle clearance above the board and a wide face for moving prepared ingredients to the pan. The flat edge meets the board along its full length on every push cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width: approximately 3 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 and frozen food, since a blade at 58 to 60 HRC chips rather than bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Santoku Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter, flatter profile suits push cutting on a smaller board, and works well for vegetables, herbs, and boneless meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 6.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 11.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Petty Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest blade gives the most control for peeling, trimming, segmenting citrus, and detail cuts held in hand rather than on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 9.75 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Blade Specifications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9972%; height: 215.488px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eDamascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e58 to 60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eDark finish with hammered dimple texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eGround bare and sharpened, bright edge line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHardwood [insert confirmed species] with brass pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003ePommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eHooked steel cap with lanyard hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eSet Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e5 kitchen knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7929%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.4943%; height: 19.5898px;\"\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 take a fine edge and hold it well while staying workable on ordinary stones. Compare the steel options across our range in the \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\u003eWhat Does the Hammered Texture Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimples 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. Cut pieces drop away instead of stacking up on the side.\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 for sticking. Every strike lands slightly differently, which is why no two blades in the set carry an identical pattern.\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 hardwood with a gentle palm swell, secured with exposed brass pins running through the full tang. The brass warms in tone against the dark blade and picks up the same colour as the grain, which is the whole visual logic of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood is porous, so keep the handles dry and treat them occasionally with a food-safe oil to stop the grain shrinking away from the pins. Grain and colour vary between pieces because every scale is cut and shaped by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scales run directly to the blade with no bolster. That keeps the handle lighter and the transition cleaner, and it means there is no bolster seam collecting food residue. It also means nothing stops your index finger sliding forward, so a pinch grip on the blade spine is the safer hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Should You Care for These Knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each knife with mild soap and warm water, then dry the blade, pins, pommel, and handle immediately with a soft cloth. Dry around the brass pins in particular, where water otherwise sits against the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash gently. Scouring pads and abrasive cleaners wear the dark blade finish faster than normal cutting does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher entirely. Heat and detergent damage the finish and dry out the handles at the same time. Treat the wood occasionally with a food-safe oil.\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Sharpening works only the bright bevel, so the finish above it is unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Hammered Black Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles at 58 to 60 HRC, hammered dimple texture that helps slices release, hooked steel pommels that pull the balance back toward your hand, hand-shaped wood handles with exposed brass pins, and full tang construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who want a black blade with a bolstered handle and a larger set should compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/black-blade-kitchen-knife-set-wood-handle\"\u003e7-Piece Black Blade Kitchen Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Cooks after a traditional Japanese grip can look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/octagonal-handle-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay\"\u003e5-Piece Chef Knife Set with Octagonal Handles\u003c\/a\u003e, and those wanting a visible forged pattern should see 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","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47491378446524,"sku":"0253","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47491378479292,"sku":"0253-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/5-Piece_Hammered_Black_Chef_Knife_Set.webp?v=1789490020","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hammered-black-chef-knife-set-brass-pin-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}