{"product_id":"hageshi-aus10-japanese-chef-knife-set","title":"Hageshi AUS-10 Japanese Chef Knife Set, 5-Piece with Ebony Wood Handles \u0026 Magnetic Sheaths","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hageshi \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-10 Japanese chef knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a hard Japanese steel cutting core with striking natural wood handles and protective sheaths for every blade. Each knife is built around an \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-10 Japanese steel cutting core\u003c\/strong\u003e clad in two layers of 430 high-carbon stainless steel, finished with a textured hammer-forged surface. It is a durable, corrosion-resistant Japanese kitchen knife set made for heavy daily use in a busy home kitchen or a professional setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e5-piece Japanese knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the core tasks of everyday cooking. The 9-inch Kiritsuke is a long, versatile blade for precise slicing and fine cuts, while the 8-inch Gyuto chef's knife is the all-round workhorse for chopping, dicing and slicing. The 7-inch Nakiri is shaped for fast, clean vegetable prep, the 5.5-inch Petty knife handles smaller utility jobs and trimming, and the compact 5-inch Santoku is ideal for quick all-purpose prep of herbs, vegetables and boneless proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is sharpened to a \u003cstrong\u003e12° edge\u003c\/strong\u003e and rated at 60-62 HRC for long-lasting edge retention. The knives are full tang, well balanced and double bevelled, making them suitable for both left- and right-handed users. The handcrafted octagonal \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Mkuruti wood and Ebony wood handles\u003c\/strong\u003e give a secure, ergonomic grip and superior control, and each knife comes paired with a \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon magnetic ash wood sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e to stow and protect the edge safely between uses. The maker describes the set as hand-forged craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for precision and accuracy, this Japanese chef knife set suits passionate home cooks who want premium tools without filling a whole knife block, as well as professionals who need tough knives for heavy-duty prep. The sheaths make it easy to store the knives in a drawer or carry them to a cooking class, a friend's kitchen or a holiday rental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a storage\/gift box with five matching magnetic sheaths, the Hageshi set is a thoughtful \u003cstrong\u003echef gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who takes cooking seriously. It makes an impressive Father's Day gift, anniversary gift or housewarming gift for the food lover in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, hand wash each knife with warm, soapy water, dry it immediately after washing and store it with the blade edge protected in its sheath. Whetstones are recommended for sharpening quality Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-inch Kiritsuke knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch Gyuto (chef's) knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-inch Nakiri knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5-inch Petty knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-inch Santoku knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 carbon magnetic knife covers\/sheaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage\/gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS-10 Japanese steel cutting core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCladding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 layers of 430 high-carbon stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer-forged finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12° angle, double bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTang\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican Mkuruti wood \u0026amp; Ebony wood, octagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKiritsuke 225mm, Gyuto 204mm, Nakiri 174mm, Petty 140mm, Santoku 125mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheaths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon magnetic ash wood (5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\/gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Forged by Vikings","offers":[{"title":"No Engraving","offer_id":58599785496879,"sku":"287963105476","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Engraving on Blades (+$15)","offer_id":58667115053359,"sku":"287963105476","price":344.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/0457\/0415\/files\/hageshi-aus10-japanese-chef-knife-set-01.jpg?v=1790958695","url":"https:\/\/forgedbyvikings.com\/products\/hageshi-aus10-japanese-chef-knife-set","provider":"Forged by Vikings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}