{"product_id":"hammered-damascus-kitchen-knife-set-leather-roll","title":"Hammered Damascus Kitchen Knife Set, 5 Pc with Leather Roll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Hammered Damascus Kitchen Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Hammered Damascus Kitchen Knife Set pairs folded-layer Damascus blades at 58 to 60 HRC with hand-shaped wood handles, brass and steel pins, and polished steel pommel caps. Every blade shows the layered wave pattern under a heavy scaled hammer texture, and a leather roll is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the care section before buying. Folded-layer Damascus is built on carbon steels and needs drying and oiling after use. 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 Damascus Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 nakiri cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 leather roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Folded Layer Damascus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo steels are forge-welded into a billet, then folded and re-welded repeatedly to multiply the layer count. Etching afterwards darkens one steel and leaves the other bright, which is what produces the wave pattern running through every blade in this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is structural rather than applied. It goes through the full thickness of the steel, so it stays visible through years of sharpening rather than wearing off like a coating or an etched surface design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded-layer Damascus is built on carbon steels, which is why it needs more attention than stainless. Compare it against stainless, carbon, 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. Cooks who want the same blade profiles with no maintenance routine should look at 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 instead.\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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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 Slicing Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower blade 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 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\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\u003eFolded layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Combination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1095 and 15N20\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\u003eWave 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 and oiling 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 brass and steel pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished steel cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather 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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does the Scaled Hammer Texture Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overlapping dimples worked across each blade face reduce the contact area between steel and food. Air breaks the suction that makes potato, cucumber, and apple slices cling to a flat blade, so cut pieces drop away instead of stacking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture also interacts with the Damascus pattern. Each dimple cuts to a slightly different depth into the layered steel, so the wave pattern reads differently inside every hollow. That is why the blades look busier than a flat-ground Damascus knife, and why no two are identical.\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 pronounced curve through the grip, swelling at the palm and narrowing toward the blade. The shape suits a full grip where the whole hand wraps the handle, and it locates the same way every time you pick the knife up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass and steel pins run through the full tang, and a polished steel cap finishes the butt at an angle. The cap adds mass behind the hand, which pulls the balance point back toward your grip instead of leaving the knife nose-heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scales run directly to the blade with no bolster. That keeps the handle lighter and leaves no bolster seam to collect residue, but it also means nothing physically stops your index finger sliding forward, so a pinch grip on the blade spine is the safer hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood is porous, so keep the handles dry and treat them occasionally with a food-safe oil. Grain varies between pieces because every scale is cut and shaped by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does the Leather Roll Provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather roll gives each blade its own slot, keeping edges apart during storage and transport. The roll format suits home kitchens, catering work, culinary students, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for carrying rather than permanent storage. Leather holds humidity against steel, and a carbon Damascus set left rolled up for weeks will come out spotted. Keep the knives on a rack or in a block between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should You Care for Folded Layer Damascus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded-layer Damascus is built on carbon steels and is not stainless. It needs more attention than a stainless blade, and the routine is short but non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash each knife by hand with mild soap and warm water, then dry the blade, pins, pommel, and handle immediately. Not eventually. A wet carbon blade left on the board will start to spot within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil to the blades after drying, and reapply before any period of storage. Oiling is what keeps the pattern contrast clean and the steel free of rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the blades to darken with use, faster if you cut onion, citrus, or tomato. That greying is patina and it is protective. Reddish-brown powder that rubs off is rust and needs removing with a mild abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher entirely. Cut 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, taking care to preserve the hammered texture above the bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades arrive sharp. Open the package carefully and keep the set out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Hammered Damascus Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles at 58 to 60 HRC, folded-layer Damascus with the pattern running through the steel, scaled hammer texture that helps slices release, curved wood handles with brass and steel pins, polished steel pommel caps, and an included leather roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers who want a pool-and-eye pattern with wenge handles should 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. Those after copper lines through the pattern can look at 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47491428286652,"sku":"0254","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47491428319420,"sku":"0254-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/Full_set_with_the_leather_roll.webp?v=1789491099","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hammered-damascus-kitchen-knife-set-leather-roll","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}