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Two Japanese kitchen knives with silver blades and black Pakkawood handles

Kessaku

Kessaku Spectre Series 2-Piece Knife Set, 8" Chef & 6" Nakiri, AUS-8, Pakkawood

SKU CH-8A3A-Y193D

Two-piece forged AUS-8 set with 14-degree Honbazuke edges and 56 HRC hardness, full-tang Pakkawood handles, includes chef and Nakiri blades

  • Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
  • Color familySilver
  • Set contentsChef, Nakiri
  • Blade length8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Handle constructionBlack Spanish Pakkawood
  • Build detailsHand-Made
  • Precision-forged AUS-8 steel with nitrogen cooling delivers lasting edge retention
  • Hand-sharpened Honbazuke method at 14-degree angle per side for razor performance
  • Rockwell 56 hardness balances strength, flexibility and blade durability
  • Full tang construction with seamless build prevents debris infiltration
  • Spanish Pakkawood D-shape handle with mosaic pin ensures secure, comfortable grip

Professional Chef & Nakiri Pair

This two-piece set pairs an 8-inch chef knife with a 6-inch nakiri, both forged from Japanese AUS-8 high-carbon stainless steel. The blades are nitrogen cooled and hand sharpened to a 14-degree angle per side using the traditional Honbazuke method. Full tang construction and a Rockwell Hardness of 56 deliver strength, flexibility and edge retention for serious kitchen work.

Hand-Wash Only, Not Dishwasher Safe

The manufacturer specifies hand wash and dry care; the knives are not dishwasher safe. AUS-8 steel contains chromium for corrosion resistance, yet prolonged exposure to harsh detergents and high heat can still degrade the mirror-polished pakkawood handles and the blade's fine edge. Treat them as precision tools rather than everyday flatware.

Check Handle Preference And Storage Space

The black Spanish pakkawood handles use a traditional Japanese D-shape designed to tuck into the palm; verify this profile suits your grip before ordering. A brass-and-copper mosaic pin adds width at the bolster, so confirm your knife block or magnetic strip accommodates the handle dimensions. Blade guards are included for drawer storage if a block is not used.

How it compares

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Price $75.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 1,340 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeCutlery Sets
Color familySilver
Color and finishBlack/Silver
Size & build
Main materialStainless steel
Blade length8 in (20.3 cm)
Handle constructionBlack Spanish Pakkawood
Build detailsHand-Made
In the box
Set contentsChef, Nakiri
Pack quantity2-Piece
More details
Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
Dishwasher suitableNo

Questions about this item

Which knife should I reach for first — the 8" chef or the 6" nakiri?

The 8" chef handles general slicing, dicing and mincing, while the 6" nakiri excels at straight vegetable cuts; both are forged AUS-8 with a 14-degree edge per side.

What does the Rockwell 56 rating mean when I am cutting every day?

A hardness of 56 HRC keeps the AUS-8 blades tough enough to resist chipping while holding a sharp 14-degree edge through repeated prep work.

How does the full-tang, pakkawood handle affect balance and grip?

The full tang runs the handle length, and the dense Spanish pakkawood with brass-copper mosaic pin gives a secure D-shape grip that resists moisture and won't crack.

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