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 (4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews)
Andrew★★★★★
Finally got to use these on some butternut squash and the way the blade glides through the rind is unreal—the 67 layers really do hold that edge. The espresso finish hides fingerprints way better than my old stainless set.
Brian S.★★★★★
First slice through a tomato felt like cutting soft butter—the 12-degree edge is no joke. The espresso finish on the 67-layer Damascus steel also looks even richer in person than in the photos, easily the best-looking knives in my kitchen now.
Leo V.★★★★★
Unpacked these knives this morning and the first thing I noticed was how perfectly balanced the chef's knife feels in my hand — not too heavy, not too light. Sliced through a butternut squash like it was butter, and the Damascus pattern is even more striking in person.
Brian Y.★★★★★
The edge held up beautifully through a whole week of meal prep, slicing through tomatoes and peppers with zero resistance. The espresso handle fits my hand perfectly, not too bulky or slick.
David★★★★★
The handles have a nice weight and balance that make chopping feel effortless. The espresso color looks even better in person than online.
Lucy O.★★★★★
The 67-layer Damascus steel really catches the light differently depending on the angle, and the espresso handle color fits perfectly with my dark countertops. Out of the box, the chef’s knife sliced through a butternut squash like it was butter with almost no resistance.
Joseph H.★★★★★
I've been using these knives for a few weeks now, and the 67-layer Damascus steel really does hold an edge longer than my old set. The twelve-degree blade angle makes slicing through tomatoes feel effortless, and the espresso handle is a nice touch in my kitchen.
Ava★★★★☆
Really impressed with how the 67-layer Damascus pattern looks in person—the espresso finish fits perfectly with my dark countertops. The blades do hold a sharp edge well, though I wish the handles had a slightly more substantial grip for bigger hands.
Eva★★★★☆
The 12-degree edge sliced through a tomato like butter right out of the box, though I wish the handles had a bit more weight to them. They feel solid enough, but the overall balance leans slightly blade-heavy for my grip. That minor quibble aside, the espresso finish looks fantastic on my countertop.
Elizabeth★★★★☆
The 67-layer Damascus pattern looks even better in person, and the espresso handle feels really solid in my hand. I just wish the 12-degree edge stayed razor-sharp a bit longer after a few weeks of regular use.
