This Damascus kitchen knife set from JW Steel Crafts gives you nine matched knives for full kitchen and outdoor cooking use. Blade sizes run from 6 inches on the smallest knife up to 10 inches on the meat cleaver. Every handle is built from blue and red pakka wood with steel bolsters and steel end caps. A leather roll is included to keep all nine knives protected and ready to carry.
What Is Inside the Set
- Meat Cleaver — Heavy meat processing and bone work, the largest blade at 10 inches, with two hanging holes
- Gyuto Chef Knife — Primary chopping, slicing, and general kitchen prep
- Sujihiki Slicing Knife — Long draw cuts for meat carving and precise slicing
- Santoku Knife — Flat edge for clean vegetable cuts and controlled slicing
- Kiritsuke Knife — Pointed tip for detailed slicing and multi-purpose prep
- Utility Knife — Mid-range trimming and versatile prep tasks
- Petty Knife — Detail work and fine cutting tasks
- Paring Knife — Precision control for delicate close-work cutting
- Peeler Knife — Smallest blade at 6 inches for fine detail and finishing work
Blade Performance
Every blade is forged from layered Damascus steel. The folding and forging process builds a dense grain structure that strengthens each blade and supports consistent edge retention through daily use.
The meat cleaver delivers strong downward power for heavy tasks. The slicing and chef blades stay thin for clean, controlled cuts. Full tang construction runs through every handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base for stable cutting across all nine knives.
Handle and Bolster Construction
Every handle is built from blue and red pakka wood. Pakka wood is a natural hardwood compressed with resin under high pressure. It resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its colour through heavy daily use.
The red section sits near the bolster. The blue section forms the main grip. Steel bolsters add front-end weight for better balance and stop fingers from sliding onto the blade during heavy prep. Steel end caps finish the base of every handle for a clean, balanced build throughout the set.
Storage and Cleaver Detail
The leather roll holds all nine knives in individual slots and ties shut for compact transport. The meat cleaver includes two hanging holes for wall or rack storage in any kitchen or outdoor setup.
Best Used For
- Full kitchen prep from heavy cleaver work to fine detail cutting
- Professional chef and advanced home kitchen use
- Outdoor cooking, catering, and travel culinary setups
- Gifting for serious cooks and Damascus knife collectors
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 9 knives |
| Largest Blade | 10 inches (Meat Cleaver) |
| Smallest Blade | 6 inches (Peeler Knife) |
| Handle Material | Blue and red pakka wood |
| Bolster | Steel bolster on each knife |
| End Cap | Steel end cap on each handle |
| Cleaver Detail | Two hanging holes |
| Blade Material | Layered Damascus steel |
| Construction | Full tang |
| Storage | Leather roll included |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this set different from other Damascus sets at JW Steel Crafts?
This is the only 9-piece Damascus set in the store with blue and red pakka wood handles, a meat cleaver with hanging holes, and a full blade range from 6 to 10 inches in one matched configuration.
What are the two holes on the meat cleaver for?
They let you hang the cleaver on a wall hook or kitchen rack for quick access and safe storage in any kitchen or outdoor cooking setup.
Why do the handles have two colours?
The red and blue sections help you identify knives quickly during a busy prep session. They also give this set a bold look that stands apart from every other set in the JW Steel Crafts lineup.
What is pakka wood?
Pakka wood is a natural hardwood stabilized under resin pressure. It resists moisture, does not swell or crack, and holds its colour and finish far longer than untreated wood handles.
What do the steel bolsters and end caps do?
Bolsters add front-end weight for better balance and protect fingers during heavy cutting. End caps finish the handle base and add rear balance weight for a well-balanced feel from tip to base.
Are all nine knives full tang?
Yes. The tang runs the full length of every handle in this set for strength, balance, and long-term durability.