{"product_id":"d2-steel-kitchen-knife-set-rosewood-handle-hs-119","title":"African Rosewood Handle D2 Steel Kitchen Knife Set 5 Pcs Leather Sheath | HS-119","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive different knives, five different jobs — this D2 steel kitchen set covers the full range of prep work from bread slicing to fine paring. Each blade is hand-forged from high-carbon D2 tool steel and fitted with an African Rosewood handle that brings a warm, dark grain to the kitchen counter. The leather sheath keeps all five blades protected when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2 Steel (High Carbon Tool Steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Tang, Hand Forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrican Rosewood (Exotic Hardwood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParing Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6\" overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7\" overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 13\" overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFillet Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 13\" overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBread Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 13\" overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Kitchen Knives (5 different types)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather Sheath Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Wash Only — Never Dishwasher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle \u0026amp; Blade Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfrican Rosewood is a dense, close-grained exotic hardwood with a naturally rich, dark color and a fine texture that feels smooth and solid in the hand. It holds up well in kitchen environments with proper care and develops a deeper luster over time. D2 tool steel sits at HRC 60–62 — it holds a sharp edge longer than most kitchen steels and resists wear well. It requires hand washing and occasional oiling since it has high chromium content but is not fully stainless. Each blade is hand-ground to a sharp working edge and finished individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD2 Steel Kitchen Knife Set 5 Piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Rosewood Handle Chef Knives USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Kitchen Knife Set with Fillet and Bread Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade D2 Tool Steel Knife Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather Sheath Kitchen Knife Set Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas Gift Knife Set for Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday Gift Kitchen Knife Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather's Day Gift Knife Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Home Kitchen Knife Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Kitchen Knife Set with Cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-piece set — chef, fillet, bread, cleaver, and paring knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD2 tool steel — HRC 60–62, excellent edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Rosewood handle — exotic hardwood, dense and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull tang construction — solid balance on every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather sheath included — protects all five blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% handmade — slight variation per knife is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What five knives are included in this set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set includes a paring knife (6\"), a cleaver (7\"), a chef knife (13\"), a fillet knife (13\"), and a bread knife (13\"). Each knife is designed for a specific kitchen task, making this a complete working kitchen set rather than a matched set of similar blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why choose D2 steel for kitchen knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel that reaches HRC 60–62 — significantly harder than most stainless kitchen steels. This means better edge retention and less frequent sharpening. The trade-off is that D2 requires hand washing and occasional oiling to prevent surface rust, since it is not fully stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is African Rosewood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican Rosewood is an exotic hardwood with a naturally dark, reddish-brown color and a fine, close grain. It's denser than most common handle woods, resists moisture well, and develops a richer appearance with regular handling and occasional oiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I sharpen D2 steel blades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 steel is harder than most kitchen steels, so it benefits from diamond sharpening stones rather than standard whetstones. Use a low grit (around 500) to set the edge and work up to no finer than 1000 grit. D2 performs best with a slightly toothy edge rather than a highly polished one. Hone regularly between sharpenings.\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\/ullu-knives\"\u003eUllu 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":53726356209983,"sku":"HS-119","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2309\/6127\/files\/il_1140xN.3790750957_8n4r.jpg?v=1781985880","url":"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/products\/d2-steel-kitchen-knife-set-rosewood-handle-hs-119","provider":"HS Knives Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}