{"product_id":"4-piece-ebony-handle-japanese-knife-set","title":"Kokutan 4-Piece Knife Set — Ebony Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour essential blade shapes, one cohesive Japanese-Style Knife set — hand-forged and finished with warm, slip-resistant ebony handles for a kitchen that's ready for anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in this set is forged by hand from 440C steel and hardened to 60±2 HRC, giving the blades a very sharp, durable edge with a clear, distinctive texture. It's a multifunctional set built to chop, slice and cut vegetables, fruit and meat, suitable for professional chefs and home cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic ebony handles are comfortable to grip and slip-resistant even with wet hands, so control stays consistent through long prep sessions. Together, the four blades cover the full range of everyday kitchen tasks — from broad chopping to fine, detailed cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fine kitchen knife, a little care goes a long way: keep the blades clean and thoroughly dried to prevent rust or staining, and this set will stay sharp and beautiful for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Chef Knife, 8\" Kiritsuke Knife, 5\" Utility Knife, 3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440C steel, hand-forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±2 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony, slip-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 34cm, blade length 19cm, blade width 4.5cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 182g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Kiritsuke Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 34cm, blade length 20cm, blade width 4.5cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 198g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Utility Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 25cm, blade length 12cm, blade width 2.3cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 84g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length 21.2cm, blade length 8.3cm, blade width 2.0cm, blade thickness 2.0mm, net weight 72g\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's included in this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour knives: an 8 inch Chef Knife, an 8 inch Kiritsuke Knife, a 5 inch Utility Knife and a 3.5 inch Paring Knife — covering everything from broad prep work to fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry each blade thoroughly and immediately after use to prevent rust or staining. Not dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the blades sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHone regularly between uses and sharpen on a whetstone every few weeks, depending on how often the knives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan these knives cut bone or frozen food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — these are precision kitchen knives, not suitable for cutting bones or frozen foods, which can chip or damage the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999362523526,"sku":"666666674455","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/kokutan-4-piece-knife-set-ebony-handles-slate-1.png?v=1791275644","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/4-piece-ebony-handle-japanese-knife-set","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}