Kessaku Senshi 8" Chef & Santoku 3-Piece Set

Three-piece Japanese knife set

The Kessaku Senshi set provides an 8-inch chef knife and an 8-inch santoku, both forged from high-carbon AUS-8 stainless steel that has been nitrogen cooled and hand sharpened to a 14-degree angle per side using the traditional Honbazuke method. The full-tang construction runs through military-grade G10 and carbon-fibre handles for a seamless, debris-free grip. Rockwell hardness of 56 balances strength with flexibility for professional and serious home cooks.

Hand-wash only, no dishwasher

Blades require hand washing and immediate drying to preserve the nitrogen-cooled edge and prevent corrosion, so a drying rack or towel station is essential in the workflow. The seamless handle eliminates crevices where moisture or food particles could collect, reducing cleanup time between tasks. Supplied blade guards protect the 14-degree edges during storage and free up magnetic strips or block slots for other tools.

Sustained edge retention at 56 HRC

The nitrogen-cooled AUS-8 steel holds its 14-degree geometry through extended prep sessions without the frequent honing that softer alloys demand. Chromium content resists staining and pitting when the knives encounter acidic ingredients over long periods. Full-tang balance and the impervious G10-carbon-fibre handle maintain consistent control even when hands are wet or cold, so cutting accuracy does not degrade as the workload continues.