{"product_id":"grey-dollar-sheet-olive-wood-damascus-chef-set-hs-168","title":"Grey Dollar Sheet Rose Olive Wood Handle Damascus Chef Knife Set 5 Pc – HS-168","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey dollar sheet, rose wood, and olive wood combined into a single handle — the HS-168 is a 5-piece Damascus chef knife set where the handle material itself is the standout feature. A stainless steel guard transitions from blade to handle on each knife, and file work runs along every blade spine. Each knife is razor sharp from the factory and comes in a leather kit that carries the full set.\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\u003e14 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 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-168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\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\u003eGrey Dollar Sheet with Rose Wood and Olive Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather Kit 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 Hand forged Damascus steel blades with file work along the spine of each knife. The Damascus pattern runs through the full blade thickness, produced by layering and folding multiple steel types during the forging process. The razor sharp factory edge is ready to use straight from the kit. HRC 55–58 hardness provides a practical working edge that maintains sharpness through regular kitchen use and resharpens easily on a whetstone. A stainless steel guard on each knife provides a clean, durable transition between blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HS-168 handle combines three distinct materials — grey dollar sheet, rose wood, and olive wood — assembled together to produce a layered, multi-tone look that reads differently under different lighting. Grey dollar sheet provides a neutral composite base, while rose wood and olive wood contribute warm natural grain and color variation. Because these are natural materials, slight differences in grain, tone, and pattern across the five knives in the set are expected and inherent to handmade construction.\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 Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday 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\u003eKnife Collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed material handle — grey dollar sheet, rose wood, and olive wood combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel guard — clean, durable blade-to-handle transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile work on blade spine — hand-cut detail on every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus steel blades — razor sharp, HRC 55–58, hand forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-piece set — blade range 5 to 9 inches, full kitchen coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather kit included — full set storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a mixed material handle look like on these knives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HS-168 handle combines grey dollar sheet (a resin composite with a neutral grey tone), rose wood (warm pinkish-brown natural grain), and olive wood (pale gold with distinctive grain markings). Assembled together, the handle shows color and texture variation across its length. Because natural wood pieces vary, each knife in the set will have a slightly different look — no two handles are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a stainless steel guard used instead of brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel guard on the HS-168 keeps the hardware tone consistent with the grey dollar sheet handle material — cooler and more neutral compared to the warm brass hardware on sets like the HS-167. Stainless steel is also highly corrosion-resistant, which makes it practical in kitchen environments where the guard may come into regular contact with water and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the file work on the blade affect cutting performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe file work is located on the blade spine, not on the cutting edge, so it doesn't affect cutting performance directly. It provides a tactile reference point for pinch grip use and adds hand-finished detail that distinguishes each knife as individually crafted. The cutting edge is separately ground and finished to a razor sharp factory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the leather kit the same as a leather sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leather kit carries the full 5-piece set in one organized case rather than individual blade sheaths. It's designed for storage, transport, and gifting — all five knives are kept together, blades covered and separated. It's practical for outdoor kitchens, camping, and presenting the set as a 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":53726427808063,"sku":"HS-168","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2309\/6127\/files\/il_1140xN.2789427332_8jy2.jpg?v=1781987022","url":"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/products\/grey-dollar-sheet-olive-wood-damascus-chef-set-hs-168","provider":"HS Knives Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}