{"product_id":"10-piece-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-set","title":"Hinoki 10-Piece Knife Set — Damascus Steel with Scabbards \u0026 Sharpening Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete Japanese-style kitchen in one box — nine forged blades plus a sharpening steel, ready to cover every cutting task from delicate garnish work to breaking down a whole bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurocho 10-Piece Japanese-Style Knife Set brings together the full range of traditional blade shapes in a single collection, so you are never reaching for the wrong tool. Each knife is forged from VG10 Damascus steel with 67 layers, giving a hard, fine cutting edge wrapped in softer outer layers for strength and flexibility, finished in a striking feather-pattern Damascus surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is set into an ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handle, shaped for a secure grip through long prep sessions, and comes with its own solid wooden scabbard for safe, tidy storage in a drawer or knife block. A 13\" diamond sharpening steel is included so the whole set can be kept working-sharp between full sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are outfitting a first kitchen or upgrading from a mismatched block of knives, this set is built to be the last knife purchase you need to make for everyday Japanese-style cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 Damascus steel, 67 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wooden handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wooden scabbard for each knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Paring Knife, 5\" Utility Knife, 6\" Boning Knife, 7\" Santoku, 7\" Nakiri, 7.7\" Nakiri Cleaver, 8\" Gyuto (chef knife), 8\" Kiritsuke, 10\" Bread Knife, 13\" Diamond Sharpening Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the set include?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine knives — paring, utility, boning, santoku, nakiri, nakiri cleaver, gyuto (chef), kiritsuke and a 10\" bread knife — plus a 13\" diamond sharpening steel. Each knife has its own wooden scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich knife should I reach for first?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe santoku or gyuto covers most everyday chopping and slicing. Use the nakiri or nakiri cleaver for vegetables, the boning knife for meat and poultry, the paring knife for detail work, and the bread knife for anything crusty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I look after the knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each blade in warm water immediately after use, dry it fully before returning it to its scabbard, and avoid the dishwasher — heat and prolonged moisture can dull the edge and affect the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the set sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included diamond sharpening steel regularly to maintain the edge between uses. For a fuller edge restoration, a whetstone or a professional sharpening service is recommended a few times a year, depending on use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363441030,"sku":"020077320133","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-10-piece-damascus-knife-set-slate-1.png?v=1791275669","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/10-piece-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-set","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}