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Three knives with silver blades and black pakkawood handles in a set

Kessaku

Kessaku Spectre Series 3-Piece Knife Set 8" Chef 9" Bread 4" Paring

SKU CH-JSRH-NF5RB

Three-piece forged AUS-8 steel knife set with nitrogen-cooled blades hand-sharpened to a 14-degree angle and Rockwell 56 hardness.

  • Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
  • Color familySilver
  • Set contentsChef, Bread, Paring
  • Blade length8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Handle constructionBlack Spanish Pakkawood
  • Build detailsHand-Made
  • Forged AUS-8 steel with nitrogen cooling delivers lasting edge retention
  • Honbazuke hand-sharpening at 14 degrees per side gives razor precision
  • Rockwell 56 hardness balances strength and flexibility for durable blades
  • Full-tang construction with seamless build prevents debris ingress
  • Spanish Pakkawood D-shape handle with mosaic pin ensures secure comfort

Professional Cutlery Set for Home Cooks

This three-piece knife set contains an 8-inch chef knife, a 9-inch bread knife and a 4-inch paring knife. Each blade is precision-forged from Japanese AUS-8 high-carbon stainless steel that has been nitrogen cooled. The knives arrive hand-sharpened using the traditional Honbazuke method to a 14-degree angle per side.

Full Tang Construction with Pakkawood Handles

Blades run the full length of the handle for balance and strength, while black Spanish Pakkawood grips resist water, cracking and splitting. The seamless build prevents debris from collecting between handle and steel. A Rockwell hardness of 56 gives the edges durability without making them brittle.

Hand-Wash Only Set with Included Blade Guards

The set is not dishwasher safe; wash and dry each knife by hand to maintain the edge and finish. Blade guards are supplied for safe storage in a drawer or on a magnetic strip. Buyers who need boning, fillet or carving blades will need to purchase those pieces separately.

How it compares

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Price $89.99
Pricier than about 88% 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, Bread, Paring
Pack quantity3-Piece
More details
Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
Dishwasher suitableNo

Questions about this item

How do I fit the blade guards on the 8" chef knife and what step gets missed?

Slide each guard over the blade from the spine side until it clicks at the heel; the step people miss is drying the blade completely first so moisture does not get trapped.

What maintenance will the AUS-8 blades and Pakkawood handles need over time?

Hand wash and dry after every use, hone the 14-degree edge regularly, and apply food-grade mineral oil to the handle occasionally to keep the resin-rich wood stable.

Where does the Rockwell 56 hardness show its limit during heavy daily prep?

The edge holds well but will roll before it chips when used on very hard ingredients or bone, so avoid those tasks to maintain the 14-degree angle.

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