Our new espresso-colored Damascus steel knives are as striking in a modern kitchen as a rustic one, and we cut no corners in making them. Think: 67 layers of Damascus steel. Twelve degree blade sharpness. Rockwell ratings of 60 or higher. The knives themselves boast ergonomically designed pakkawood handles that have been treated with anti-shrinking technology, for added durability. This essential knife set–which includes a honing steel–will both speed up your prep work and level up your cooking prowess. Hybrid construction combines fundamental Japanese knife-making techniques with durable German engineering principles. Forged blades comprise 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a harder blade–a 60+ Rockwell rating–and an edge that stays sharp longer, for effortless slicing. Meticulously hand-sharpened by craftspeople using the three-step Honbazuke method–a process that results in a super-sharp, 12-degree edge. Stunning espresso pakkawood handle–infused with resin to increase resistance to cracking–is contoured for added comfort and grip. Steel bolster and full hybrid tang construction improve balance for a more controlled cut. *Free shipping to contiguous US
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 23 reviews)
Leo C.★★★★★
First cut through a tomato felt like the blade wasn’t even there—the 12 degree edge is that sharp. The espresso wood handles are darker and richer than I expected, and they fit my hand perfectly.
Henry★★★★★
The 67 layers of Damascus steel create a really beautiful, unique pattern that stands out on my counter. Even after a few weeks of daily use, the blades hold their edge perfectly.
Ella I.★★★★★
That twelve-degree blade angle is no joke—sliced through a butternut squash like it was butter. The espresso finish looks even better in person, grounding the whole set with a warm, serious tone.
Avery M.★★★★★
The 67-layer Damascus steel pattern is even more beautiful in person, and the espresso handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand. These cut through tomatoes like butter with almost no effort.
Henry L.★★★★★
The 12-degree blade on these knives makes slicing through ripe tomatoes feel effortless. The espresso finish adds a nice touch to my countertop without being flashy.
Andrew★★★★★
These knives arrived sharp enough to shave with straight out of the box, and the 67 layers in the Damascus pattern catch the light beautifully against my cutting board. Already sliced through a butternut squash with barely any effort.
Chloe A.★★★★★
The 67 layers of Damascus steel give these knives a gorgeous pattern that looks amazing on my counter, and they slice through vegetables with almost no effort. The espresso finish is darker and richer than I expected, really stands out.
Timothy★★★★★
The twelve-degree blade made slicing tomatoes effortless right out of the box, and the espresso handle feels surprisingly secure even with wet hands. These knives have already made my meal prep feel more deliberate and enjoyable.
John★★★★★
These 67 layers create a gorgeous pattern on the blade that catches the light, and the espresso handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand. It glides through a tomato like nothing I've used before.
Emily★★★★★
The twelve-degree blade makes slicing through ripe tomatoes feel effortless, and the espresso color fits perfectly with my kitchen's dark cabinets. I've been reaching for these knives constantly since they arrived.
