{"product_id":"hammered-damascus-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay-handle","title":"5-Piece Hammered Damascus Chef Knife Set with Turquoise Inlay Handles","description":"\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\u003ehandmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/chef-knives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 13.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 2.5 to 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Slicing Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straighter edge and angled kiritsuke tip suit push cutting, portioning cooked meat, and fine herb work.\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\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 2.2 to 2.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Vegetable Cleaver Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad rectangular blade gives knuckle clearance above the board and a wide face for moving prepared ingredients across to the pan. The thicker spine gives it the weight to drop through dense vegetables without forcing.\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\u003cli\u003eBlade width: approximately 2.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 2.8 to 3.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the cleaver for vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless cuts. Avoid bone, frozen food, and other hard materials.\u003c\/p\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: 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\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 2.3 to 2.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Compact Chef Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shortest chef profile in the set gives closer control for smaller boards, tighter prep, and cooks who find a full-size chef knife unwieldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 10.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 2.2 to 2.6 mm\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 Does the Hammered Blade Finish Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped hammer marks worked across each bevel are more than decoration. Dimpling the blade face reduces the contact area between steel and food, which lets air break the suction that makes potato, cucumber, and apple slices cling to a flat blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood release depends more on the grind behind the edge than on the texture alone, so treat the hammered finish as a helpful addition rather than a cure for sticking. Every hammer 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 Turquoise Inlay Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle combines dark rosewood with a turquoise inlay band set behind the blade, framed by a black spacer and secured with brass pins. The pale blue stone against warm rosewood grain is a long-standing Western knifemaking pairing, and it gives the set a strong visual signature on an open board or a magnetic rail.\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 to stop the grain from drying out around the pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain and vein placement differ on every handle, so no two knives in a set match exactly and no two sets are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Our Damascus Knife Set For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade mix suits home cooks who want one coordinated kit instead of mismatched knives, keen cooks who prefer a forged blade to a stamped one, and collectors who buy for the pattern and the handle work. Engraving is available at checkout, which makes the set a practical wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/best-chef-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebest chef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e lists individual pieces worth pairing with it.\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, spacer, and handle immediately with a soft cloth. Damascus built on carbon steels will spot if left wet, and standing water damages rosewood around the pin line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher. Heat and detergent dull the pattern contrast and dry the handles out. Apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades before long 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-way-to-sharpen-a-knife\"\u003eknife sharpening guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and take care to preserve the hammered texture near the bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our 5-Piece Hammered Damascus Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles, hand-forged Damascus with a hammered finish, rosewood handles with turquoise inlay, brass pin construction, and available engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks who want a lower-maintenance stainless blade should compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/j2-kitchen-knife-set-purple-resin-handle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e5-Piece J2 Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Buyers who prefer a pool-and-eye pattern with wenge handles can look at 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":47424097452220,"sku":"0234","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47424097484988,"sku":"0234-1","price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/5-Piece_Hammered_Damascus_Chef_Knife_Set.webp?v=1788759085","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hammered-damascus-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}