This hand-forged 7-piece Damascus chef knife set has seven knives. The largest is a 13-inch chef knife. The smallest is a 6-inch paring knife. Every blade is forged from Damascus steel with a twisting ladder and wood-grain pattern. The finish is raw — no polish, full forged texture on every face. All seven knives have natural wood handles, double steel bolsters at the blade end and the handle cap, and full-tang construction. No sheath included.
This is the only 7-piece Damascus chef knife set at JW Steel Crafts with natural wood handles, double steel bolsters at both ends, and raw Damascus blades across a full 13 to 6-inch size range.
The History Behind This Blade
Seven-piece knife sets became the standard in European kitchens through the early 20th century. Each blade profile covered one station task from heavy chef work to fine paring. Raw Damascus finish was a mark of authentic forging, where the full grain texture shows without polish. The JW Steel Crafts 7-piece set carries that same kitchen tradition across all seven pieces.
Blade Performance
Every blade is forged from Damascus steel. The pattern is a twisting ladder and wood-grain flow left in a raw natural finish. The 13-inch chef knife handles chopping, slicing, and large prep work. The bread and slicer knife has granton grooves along the flat. These reduce drag and stop food from sticking during long cuts. The santoku knife handles vegetable prep and Japanese-style chopping. The two mid-size utility knives cover general cutting and trimming. The small utility and 6-inch paring knife handle peeling and detail work. Damascus steel holds a sharp edge through daily kitchen use across all seven sizes.
Handle Construction
Every handle is shaped from natural hardwood with a warm blonde tone. The wood holds up through daily washing without warping or cracking. A double-polished steel bolster sits at both the blade end and the handle cap on every knife. This adds balance at both ends and protects the handle joints under heavy use. Full tang runs the full handle length on every piece. This keeps weight balanced across all seven blade sizes during long prep sessions.
Best Used For
- Complete kitchen prep from heavy chef work to fine paring
- Bread slicing, santoku vegetable prep, and protein trimming
- Home kitchens needing a full seven-blade matched Damascus set.
- Professional chefs needing a complete blade range in one set
- Gifting for home cooks, culinary students, and knife collectors
Specifications
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Feature
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Details
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| Set Pieces |
7 knives |
| Blade Material |
Damascus steel |
| Blade Pattern |
Twisting ladder and wood-grain Damascus |
| Blade Finish |
Raw natural Damascus |
| Largest Knife |
13 inches overall |
| Smallest Knife |
6 inches overall |
| Included Pieces |
Chef knife, bread/slicer with granton grooves, santoku, 2 utility knives, small utility, paring knife |
| Handle Material |
Natural hardwood |
| Bolster |
Double polished steel bolster — blade end and handle cap on all pieces |
| Tang |
Full tang on all pieces |
| Sheath |
Not included |
| Type |
Professional chef knife set |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this set different from other Damascus sets at JW Steel Crafts?
Only 7-piece set in the store with natural wood handles, double steel bolsters at both ends, and raw Damascus blades from 13 to 6 inches.
What knives are included?
Chef knife, bread slicer with granton grooves, santoku, two utility knives, small utility, and paring knife — seven pieces total.
What does raw Damascus finish mean?
No polish applied. The full-forged grain and ladder pattern remain visible on every blade face.
What are the double bolsters for?
They add balance at both ends of the handle and protect the handle joints through heavy daily use.
Does the bread knife have granton grooves?
Yes. The grooves reduce drag and stop food from sticking during long slicing strokes.
Is this set suitable as a gift?
Yes. Seven matched raw Damascus blades with natural wood handles and double bolsters make a strong gift for cooks and collectors.
How do I care for this set?
Hand wash and dry after each use. Apply food-safe oil occasionally. Sharpen with a whetstone. Store in a dry place.
