{"product_id":"5-piece-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-set-wooden","title":"Hinoki 5-Piece Knife Set — Damascus Steel with Scabbards","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery knife you reach for in everyday cooking, curated into one Japanese-Style Knife set — plus a sharpening steel to keep the whole collection working like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is forged from premium VG10 steel with a 67-layer Damascus pattern, finished in a striking feather pattern that makes every blade distinct. The blades are set into ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handles and supplied with solid wood scabbards, so each knife can be stored safely and travels well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is built around real kitchen workflow: a Utility knife for small precision tasks, a Santoku for all-purpose chopping and slicing, a Gyuto (the Japanese chef's knife shape) for heavier prep, and a Bread knife for loaves and delicate crusts — with the sharpening steel on hand to keep every edge performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a complete kitchen upgrade in one box: five purpose-built tools, one consistent standard of steel and finish, and the storage to keep them all protected.\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\u003e5\" Utility Knife, 7\" Santoku, 8\" Gyuto (chef knife), 10\" Bread Knife, 13\" diamond sharpening steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel, 67-layer Damascus, feather pattern finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wood, with matching wooden scabbards\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\u003eFive pieces: a 5 inch Utility Knife, a 7 inch Santoku, an 8 inch Gyuto (chef knife), a 10 inch Bread Knife, and a 13 inch diamond sharpening steel — each with its own wooden scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash each blade and dry immediately after use. Not dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the blades sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included sharpening steel regularly to maintain the edge, and sharpen on a whetstone every few weeks depending on how often the set is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan these knives cut bones or frozen food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — not suitable for cutting bones or frozen foods, which can chip or damage the fine edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999362228614,"sku":"0200773201335","price":349.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-5-piece-damascus-knife-set-slate-1.png?v=1791275691","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/5-piece-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-set-wooden","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}