{"product_id":"black-damascus-japanese-knife-set-resin-handle","title":"Sumi 5-Piece Knife Set — Black Resin Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep, matte-black handles and a feathered Damascus pattern — this Japanese-Style Knife set is built for cooks who want a complete line-up with a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is built around a precision-forged VG10 steel core, wrapped in 67 layers of stainless steel for strength, stain resistance and durability. Every blade is nitrogen-cooled for added hardness and flexibility, then hand-polished to a smooth, precise edge. The folded construction creates a distinctive feather Damascus pattern, unique to every knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles are made from stabilised burl wood finished in black resin — durable, moisture-resistant, and built for a comfortable, ergonomic grip through long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one complete 5-piece set: a 9.3\" chef's knife, a 7.6\" bread knife, a 6.7\" santoku, a 4.3\" utility knife and a 3.2\" paring knife, all with matching handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3\" Chef Knife, 7.6\" Bread Knife, 6.7\" Santoku Knife, 4.3\" Utility Knife, 3.2\" Paring Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-polished, nitrogen-cooled, feather Damascus pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilised burl wood with black resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in the 5-piece set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 9.3\" Chef Knife, a 7.6\" Bread Knife, a 6.7\" Santoku Knife, a 4.3\" Utility Knife and a 3.2\" Paring Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy the knives individually?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This set is sold complete, as the five knives listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my handle look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black resin is applied by hand over stabilised burl wood, so the exact pattern and shade vary slightly from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for these knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately to prevent rust. They are not dishwasher-safe and shouldn't be used on bones or frozen food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep the edges sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular honing plus periodic resharpening on a whetstone will keep the hand-polished edges performing well. The serrated bread knife is best maintained with a ceramic honing rod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999364817286,"sku":"545454545415","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/sumi-knife-set-black-resin-handles-slate-1.png?v=1791443838","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/black-damascus-japanese-knife-set-resin-handle","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}