{"product_id":"octagonal-handle-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay","title":"5-Piece Chef Knife Set with Octagonal Handles and Turquoise Inlay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Octagonal Handle Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Chef Knife Set with Octagonal Handles and Turquoise Inlay pairs black forge-finished blades at 58 to 60 HRC with Japanese-style octagonal handles in dark hardwood. A turquoise inlay band sits behind each blade, framed by a layered spacer stack, and the set ships in a wooden presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle shape is the reason to choose this set over a conventional western-handled kit. 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 slicing knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kiritsuke cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 wooden presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is an Octagonal Wa Handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wa handle is the traditional Japanese form: a straight tapered grip with flat facets rather than a moulded western contour. The blade seats into the handle rather than being sandwiched between two scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight flats do real work. Because the faces are distinct, your thumb and forefinger can feel exactly which way the edge is pointing without looking, which matters when you rotate the knife mid-task. The shape has stayed in use in Japanese kitchens for centuries for that reason rather than for appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wa handle is also lighter than a western handle with bolsters and a full tang, so the balance sits further forward. Cooks who like a blade-heavy knife find that helpful for chopping. Cooks used to a rear-weighted western knife will need a few sessions to adjust, and anyone who grips a knife in a fist rather than a pinch grip may prefer the western shape.\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\u003e[confirm: stainless or carbon, and whether pattern-welded]\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 Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack forge finish on the flats with a ground bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hammered relief on selected blades\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\u003e[depends on steel, confirm before publishing]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark hardwood, octagonal wa profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurquoise band with layered spacer stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden presentation box\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\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 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 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, 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 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 6.5 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 Is the Black Finish on the Blades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark surface across the blade flats is the oxide layer formed on the steel during forging, left on rather than ground away. Only the bevel is polished back to bright steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oxide layer is more chemically stable than bare steel, so it slows corrosion across the unpolished area, and the slight surface roughness helps slices release instead of clinging to the blade face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA forge finish is a working surface rather than a permanent one. It wears back gradually with use, faster if you cut acidic ingredients or scrub the blade hard. Thinning and patchiness over months of cooking is normal rather than a defect. Buyers who want a finish that looks identical in five years should choose a fully polished blade instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes the Turquoise Inlay Distinctive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band of turquoise sits between the blade and the handle on every knife, framed by a layered spacer stack in black and white. The pale blue stone against near-black hardwood is a deliberate high-contrast pairing, and it is what makes the set recognisable on a rail or in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise carries dark veining through the stone, and the vein pattern differs on every band because each piece is cut from a different section of material. No two knives in the set match exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the inlay as a decorative element rather than a structural one. Avoid knocking the handle against hard surfaces, and dry the joint between stone and wood properly after washing.\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, inlay, and handle immediately with a soft cloth. Dry the seam between the turquoise band and the wood carefully, since water sitting there works into the joint over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash gently. Scouring pads and abrasive cleaners strip the black forge finish faster than normal use does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the set out of the dishwasher entirely. Heat and detergent damage the finish, dry out the hardwood, and stress the inlay joint at the same time. Treat the handles occasionally with a food-safe oil so the grain does not shrink away from the inlay.\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\"\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. Sharpening works only the bevel, so the forge finish above it is unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Octagonal Handle 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, traditional octagonal wa handles that tell you where the edge is by feel, turquoise inlay bands unique to every knife, black forge finish on the flats, and a wooden presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks who prefer a western handle with bolsters and a full tang should compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hammered-damascus-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay-handle\"\u003e5-Piece Hammered Damascus Chef Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e, which pairs turquoise inlay with a contoured rosewood grip. Buyers who want another octagonal handle with a visible layered 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":47491343286460,"sku":"0252","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife With Engraving","offer_id":47491343319228,"sku":"0252-1","price":330.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/octagonal-handle-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay.webp?v=1789489552","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/octagonal-handle-chef-knife-set-turquoise-inlay","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}