{"product_id":"brown-micarta-damascus-chef-set-file-work-hs-166","title":"Brown Micarta Handle Damascus Chef Knife Set 4 Pc File Work Leather Case – HS-166","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown micarta, file work on the blade, a Damascus steel guard, and a mosaic pin — the HS-166 is a 4-piece Damascus chef knife set where the detail work runs from tip to handle. Each blade is hand forged with a razor sharp cutting edge and comes in a leather case that carries the full set. Four blade sizes from 5.5 to 8.5 inches cover the most-used kitchen tasks without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnife\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS-166\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus Steel (Hand Forged, File Work)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC 55–58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown Micarta Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMosaic Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather Case Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade, Full Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Handle Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each blade in the HS-166 is hand forged from Damascus steel and finished with file work along the spine — decorative grooves cut by hand that add texture and visual depth to each knife. The cutting edge is razor sharp from the factory. HRC 55–58 hardness gives the blades a working edge that holds through daily kitchen use and resharpens easily on a whetstone. A Damascus steel guard separates the blade from the handle on each knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown micarta sheet is a dense, resin-stabilized composite with a warm brown tone and a smooth surface that holds up in wet kitchen environments without swelling or cracking. The mosaic pin is hand-set into the handle during assembly. Natural variation in color and pattern is inherent to handmade Damascus steel — each knife in the HS-166 will look slightly different from the next, making the set one of a kind. The leather case carries all four knives and is suitable for gifting straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Kitchen Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor Cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Wife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroomsman Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBQ and Grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping Meal Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown micarta handle — dense, moisture-resistant, warm tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile work on blade — hand-cut detail along the spine of each knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus steel guard — clean transition from blade to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaic pin — hand-set during assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-piece set — blade range 5.5 to 8.5 inches, kitchen-focused sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather case included — ready for gifting and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is micarta and how does it perform as a knife handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicarta is a resin-stabilized composite material made from layers of linen, canvas, or paper bonded under pressure. Brown micarta has a warm, earthy tone with a smooth surface that becomes more comfortable with extended use. It's dense, moisture-resistant, and requires no oiling — hand wash and dry is sufficient. It outperforms natural wood in kitchen environments where moisture exposure is frequent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is file work on a knife blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFile work refers to decorative grooves or patterns cut by hand into the spine of the blade using a file. On the HS-166, the file work runs along the blade spine and adds both visual texture and grip at the top of the blade when using a pinch grip. It's a traditional knifemaking detail that marks each knife as hand-finished rather than production-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the leather case fit all four knives securely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The leather case included with the HS-166 is designed to carry the full 4-piece set. It keeps the blades separated and covered during storage and transport, making the set safe to carry and practical for outdoor kitchens, camping, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this set a good gift for a home cook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the HS-166 presents well as a gift. The leather case, file work detail, Damascus guard, and mosaic pin give it a finished, intentional appearance that reads as premium without being impractical. It suits cooks who appreciate handmade tools and works equally well as a groomsman gift, birthday gift, or Christmas gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchen-knives-set\"\u003eKitchen Knives Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003eChef Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cleaver-knives\"\u003eCleaver Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ulu-knives\"\u003eUlu Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fillet-knives\"\u003eFillet Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis knife is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. The buyer is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding the purchase, ownership, and carry of knives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Knives Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53726425907519,"sku":"HS-166","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2309\/6127\/files\/il_1140xN.2744233214_415v.jpg?v=1781987019","url":"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/products\/brown-micarta-damascus-chef-set-file-work-hs-166","provider":"HS Knives Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}