{"product_id":"raindrop-damascus-chef-knife-set-wenge-wood-handle","title":"5-Piece Raindrop Damascus Chef Knife Set with Wenge Wood Handles and Leather Roll","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Our 5-Piece Raindrop Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 5-Piece Raindrop Damascus Chef Knife Set with Wenge Wood Handles is a hand-forged kitchen collection built around five working blade profiles, polished steel bolsters, and a handmade suede leather roll. Each blade carries a raindrop Damascus pattern, also called pool-and-eye, formed by pressing dimples into the layered billet before the bar is forged flat again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern runs through the steel rather than sitting on the surface, so it stays visible as the blades are sharpened over the years. Browse the full range in our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ekitchen knife sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included in Our Damascus Kitchen Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 dimpled santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kiritsuke-style chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 handmade suede leather roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife shares the same handle profile, bolster finish, and blade pattern, so the set reads as one coordinated kit on the board and in the roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Estimated Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Chef Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur chef knife is the general-purpose blade of the set, suited to chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing. Compare individual profiles in our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/chef-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehandmade chef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: approximately 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Santoku Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hollow dimples along the blade face reduce suction and help wet slices release, which is useful for potato, cucumber, and firm cheese.\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\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Kiritsuke-Style Chef Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straighter edge and angled tip suit push cutting, herb work, and fine detail on the 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\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 5.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approximately 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: approximately 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are the Petty Knife Measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petty knife gives the most control in the set for peeling, coring, deveining, and close trimming work.\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\u003eSpine thickness: approximately 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Blade Specifications?\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 Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaindrop, also called pool-and-eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished plain edge, hand-ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-blade kitchen knives\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\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade suede leather roll\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\u003eRaindrop patterning is made by pressing or drilling shallow dimples into the forge-welded billet, grinding the high points back, then forging the bar flat so the displaced layers surface as concentric rings. Read our\u003cstrong\u003e \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\/strong\u003eto compare Damascus, carbon, stainless, and tool steel before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Wenge Wood Handles Distinctive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWenge is a dense African hardwood with a dry density near 880 kg per cubic metre and a coarse, straight grain that reads as dark chocolate brown with lighter streaks. The weight sits well against a forward-balanced kitchen blade and gives the set a warm, low-gloss look next to the bright Damascus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle is hand-contoured with a shaped finger relief behind the bolster and a swelled palm section, so the grip locates the same way every time you pick it up. A polished steel bolster caps the blade end, with a brass spacer on selected pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain and streak placement differ between handles because every scale is cut and shaped by hand. No two sets in this run look identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Suede Leather Roll Provide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade suede leather roll gives each blade its own slot, which keeps edges from contacting one another during storage and transport. The roll-up format suits home kitchens, catering work, culinary students, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and dry every knife fully before it goes back in the roll. Trapped moisture affects both the blade finish and the leather.\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, bolster, and handle immediately with a soft cloth. Avoid dishwashers, long soaking, abrasive cleaners, bones, and frozen ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil before extended storage, and oil the wenge occasionally to keep the grain from drying out. Use a wood or knife-friendly board, since our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-cutting-board-for-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecutting board guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explains which surfaces protect an edge and which chew through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpen when cutting performance drops rather than waiting for the edge to fail. Our \u003cstrong\u003e\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\u003c\/strong\u003e covers stones, angles, and method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose our set for its five complementary blade profiles, hand-forged raindrop Damascus, dense wenge wood handles, polished steel bolsters, and handmade suede leather roll. Engraving is available at checkout if the set is going out as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooks who prefer a lower-maintenance stainless option should look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buyers who want a hammered finish and pakka wood instead can compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/carbon-damascus-kitchen-knife-set-pakka-wood-handle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e5-Piece Carbon Damascus Kitchen Knife Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Knife without Engraving","offer_id":47423696699580,"sku":"0232","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knife with Engraving","offer_id":47423696732348,"sku":"0232-1","price":340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/5-Piece_Raindrop_Damascus_Chef_Knife_Set.webp?v=1788757784","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/raindrop-damascus-chef-knife-set-wenge-wood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}