{"product_id":"7-piece-damascus-kitchen-knife-set-cleaver-gyuto-santoku-bunka-utility-paring-with-bone-and-rosewood-handles","title":"7-Piece Damascus Kitchen Knife Set — Cleaver, Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka, Utility \u0026 Paring with Bone and Rosewood Handles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jwsteelcrafts-collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Damascus kitchen knife set gives you seven purpose-built knives for complete daily kitchen prep. Blade sizes run from 8 inches on the paring knife up to 13 inches on the cleaver. Every blade is forged from layered 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel alloy, hardened to 58–60 HRC. Every handle combines cream bone scales with dark rosewood spacer blocks and silver pins. No bolster. No storage included. Engraving available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the only 7-piece Damascus \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/damascus-steel-kitchen-knives-set?srsltid=AfmBOoqvx0P7TUjV07ILhP9-C6c_XzNOEf_Mosa3TH_nmPmF4rN6_FaR\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekitchen knife set \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eat JW Steel Crafts with cream bone and rosewood handles and a Cleaver, Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka, Utility, and Paring configuration at 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapanese kitchen knife culture developed distinct blade profiles for every cutting task — the gyuto for daily prep, the santoku for vegetable work, and the bunka for angled detail cuts. Western craft added the heavy cleaver for breakdown work. When both traditions merged in professional kitchens, a seven-blade system emerged that covered every task without redundancy. Bone and rosewood handle construction came from American custom knife craft — two dense natural materials joined flush for grip, visual contrast, and long-term durability. The JW Steel Crafts bone and rosewood Damascus set carries that full combined tradition in every forged blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Inside the Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCleaver — Heavy chopping through dense vegetables, thick meat, and whole poultry, largest at 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGyuto — Primary daily prep blade for slicing proteins and general kitchen tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSantoku — Flat edge for push cuts through produce and controlled precision slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBunka — Reverse tanto tip for angled detail cuts the santoku cannot reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUtility — Mid-size trimming and portioning between gyuto and paring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParing — Peeling, scoring, and close-hand detail work, smallest at 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery blade is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel alloy, stacked and hammer-welded into a single billet. Repeated folding multiplies the layer count and strengthens the grain structure. Acid etching reveals the flowing Damascus contrast pattern across every blade flat. Heat treatment brings each blade to 58–60 HRC — hard enough to hold a sharp working edge through daily prep without chipping. Full tang construction runs through every bone and rosewood handle and spreads weight evenly from blade tip to handle base across all seven knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery handle combines cream bone scales with dark rosewood spacer blocks. Bone stays firm and dry during active prep. Rosewood adds structural hardness and deep grain contrast against the pale bone. Natural variation means no two handles in the set look identical. Silver pins lock every handle firmly to the full tang. No bolster sits between blade and handle, giving each knife a clean, lightweight profile throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eComplete daily prep from heavy cleaver work to fine paring tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProfessional chef and serious home kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJapanese and Western blade collectors in one matched set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting for chefs, culinary graduates, and Damascus knife collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7 knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLargest Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e13 inches (Cleaver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSmallest Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e8 inches (Paring Knife)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1095 high-carbon + 15N20 Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e58–60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCream bone and dark rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSilver 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The bunka has a reverse tanto tip for angled detail cuts the santoku cannot reach precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is used in these blades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery blade uses 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel alloy, hammer-welded and hardened to 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get this set engraved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. Contact JW Steel Crafts before ordering to confirm options and processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre all seven knives full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYes. The blade steel runs the full length through every bone and rosewood handle for strength and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I sharpen Damascus kitchen knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUse a whetstone at 15–20 degrees per side. 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