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Four forged Japanese knives with black Pakkawood handles and silver blades, shown with blade guards

Kessaku

Kessaku Spectre Series 4-Piece Knife Set with Blade Guards

SKU CH-7P6F-81T5K

A four-piece forged AUS-8 stainless steel knife set hand-sharpened to a 14-degree angle with a Rockwell hardness of 56, full-tang construction and Pakkawood handles

  • Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
  • Color familySilver
  • Set contentsChef, Santoku, Nakiri, Paring
  • Blade length8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Handle constructionBlack Spanish Pakkawood
  • Build detailsHand-Made
  • Forged AUS-8 steel with nitrogen cooling resists wear and holds a razor edge
  • Honbazuke hand sharpening at a 14-degree angle per side delivers surgical precision
  • Rockwell 56 hardness balances strength, flexibility and long-lasting edge retention
  • Full-tang construction with seamless build prevents debris ingress and adds durability
  • Black Spanish Pakkawood D-shape handle with brass-copper mosaic pin tucks securely into the palm

Professional Cutlery Set for Serious Cooks

This four-piece Spectre Series collection includes an eight-inch chef knife, a seven-inch santoku, a six-inch nakiri and a four-inch paring knife. Each blade is forged from high-carbon Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel and nitrogen cooled for consistent hardness. The set targets home cooks and professionals who want a complete core kit for chopping, slicing and fine detail work.

Full-Tang Construction with Pakkawood Handles

Blades run the full length of the handle for balanced weight distribution and structural strength. Black Spanish pakkawood grips are resin-impregnated for water resistance and shaped in a traditional D-profile that seats securely in the palm. A brass-and-copper mosaic pin secures the scales, and each knife ships with a fitted blade guard for safe storage.

Verify Care Routine and Storage Space Before Buying

Blades require hand washing and immediate drying; they are not dishwasher safe. The 14-degree per side edge angle demands careful maintenance to preserve sharpness. Ensure you have drawer or block space for four guarded knives and are prepared for the ongoing upkeep that high-carbon AUS-8 steel requires.

How it compares

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Price $116.99
Pricier than about 90% 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, Santoku, Nakiri, Paring
Pack quantity4-Piece
More details
Care and cleaningHand wash and dry
Dishwasher suitableNo

Questions about this item

What steel standard does the AUS-8 blade meet for edge retention and corrosion resistance?

The AUS-8 stainless steel is precision-forged and nitrogen cooled, with added chromium for wear resistance and molybdenum for rigidity, achieving a Rockwell hardness of 56 for long-lasting sharpness.

What handle material and tang construction are used for balance and durability?

Each knife features a full tang construction with a black Spanish Pakkawood handle, reinforced by a brass and copper mosaic pin for a secure, water-resistant grip.

How should the knives be sharpened to maintain the factory 14-degree edge angle?

The blades are hand sharpened using the three-stage Honbazuke method; maintain the 14-degree angle per side with a whetstone and always hand wash and dry after use.

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