{"product_id":"damascus-japanese-knife-set-octagonal-handle","title":"Niji 5-Piece Knife Set — Coloured Octagonal Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete kitchen line-up, forged as one family. This Damascus Steel Japanese-Style Knife Set covers chef, butcher, kiritsuke, santoku and nakiri work in one complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade in the set shares the same precision-forged VG10 steel core, wrapped in 67 layers of stainless steel for strength, stain resistance and long-term durability. Edges are hand-finished and mirror-polished for a clean, precise cut straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is fitted with an ergonomic, octagonal handle finished in a distinctive colour. Because the finish is applied by hand, no two handles are exactly alike — your knives will carry their own individual colour and grain, and specific shades can't be requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as one complete 5-piece set, ready to outfit a kitchen in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 core, 67-layer stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-finished, mirror-polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal, coloured (unique per knife)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\" Chef Knife, 8\" Butcher Knife, 8.5\" Kiritsuke Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife, 7\" Nakiri Knife\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\u003eThe set includes an 8.5\" Chef Knife, 8\" Butcher Knife, 8.5\" Kiritsuke Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife and 7\" Nakiri Knife — covering most everyday kitchen tasks.\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 shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is each knife for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chef and Santoku are all-rounders, the Nakiri suits vegetable prep, the Kiritsuke handles fish and fine slicing, and the Butcher is built for heavier cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for these knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately to avoid 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 occasional resharpening on a whetstone will keep the mirror-polished edges performing well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999365276038,"sku":"657575849908","price":279.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/niji-5-piece-knife-set-octagonal-handles-slate-1.png?v=1791275633","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/damascus-japanese-knife-set-octagonal-handle","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}