HexClad Espresso 6 Piece Japanese Damascus Stainless Steel Knife Set
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The HexClad Espresso 6-Piece set pairs five forged Japanese Damascus steel knives with a honing steel. Each blade has 67 layers of Damascus steel at a Rockwell hardness of 60 or higher, hand-sharpened to a 12° edge with the three-step Honbazuke method. Resin-infused pakkawood handles and a full tang give a balanced, comfortable grip. It suits cooks who want a full prep lineup with a striking look and don't mind hand washing. Against mainstream German-style sets, the harder, thinner edge takes a keener edge but needs more care. Buyers call the blades razor-sharp and the balance effortless.
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Lowest price we've seen: $339.00 on Nov 12 at HexClad. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.
Buyers rate the set highly, praising razor-sharp blades, balanced feel and the look of the espresso pakkawood handles. Several say the knives make their old set feel crude by comparison.
This six-piece knife set has forged blades made from 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel with a Rockwell hardness rating of 60 or higher. The design combines Japanese knife-making techniques with German engineering principles. Each blade is hand-sharpened using the three-step Honbazuke method to a 12° edge.
The handles are pakkawood infused with resin, which resists cracking. They are contoured for comfort and grip. A steel bolster and full hybrid tang add balance for controlled cuts.
The set includes chef's, bread, santoku, utility and paring knives, plus a honing steel.