{"product_id":"hand-forged-damascus-chef-set-hs-156","title":"Hand Forged Damascus Chef Knife Set 5 Pc File Work Brass Bolster – HS-156","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery knife in the HS-156 has been tested for balance and edge before it leaves the workshop. Hand forged from 512 layers of 4340 stainless and 1075 high carbon steel, twisted into pattern before folding, then finished with file work along each spine — this is the kind of set where the craftsmanship shows up in how the knife feels in your hand, not just how it looks on a shelf. The brass bolster and stained wood handle give it a look that holds up in any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnife\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall 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\u003eParing Knife 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParing Knife 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 11 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChef Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 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-156\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 Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512-Layer Twist Pattern Damascus (4340 Stainless \u0026amp; 1075 High Carbon Steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStained Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFile Work Spine\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\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Forged, 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 starts as a billet of 4340 stainless and 1075 high carbon steel, twisted and folded 512 layers deep before being ground and finished by hand. The twist pattern runs through the full blade — not a surface treatment, not a print. File work cut along the spine provides a textured grip point for pinch-hold cutting and a detail that marks each knife as hand-finished. Hardened to HRC 55–58, the blades hold a working edge through sustained daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stained wood handles are contoured and finished by hand. The brass bolster provides a natural finger stop and adds weight forward of the grip, making the knife feel planted and controlled during heavy chopping. Full-tang steel runs the full length of the handle for solid, lasting 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\u003eBBQ and Grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping Meal Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting Trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Dad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift for Cook\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\u003e512-layer twist pattern Damascus — 4340 stainless \u0026amp; 1075 high carbon, tested edge and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile work spine — hand-cut, adds grip detail and visual character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass bolster — finger stop, forward balance, premium feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained wood handle — contoured for grip, full-tang construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-piece set with cleaver — complete kitchen coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC 55–58 — working edge that holds through daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"lab tested\" mean for this knife set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach knife in the HS-156 is tested for balance, edge sharpness, and structural integrity before leaving the workshop. This means checking that the blade is ground evenly, the edge holds a consistent angle, and the full-tang construction is solid throughout the handle. It's a quality check, not a marketing claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the brass bolster affect the grip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brass bolster sits between the blade heel and the handle, creating a natural finger stop that prevents the hand from slipping forward onto the blade. It also concentrates weight toward the front of the knife, which many cooks prefer for rocking cuts and sustained chopping. The added mass from the brass contributes to the knife's planted, controlled feel during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs file work purely decorative or does it serve a function?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. The file work on the HS-156 spine adds a textured surface that improves grip when using a pinch hold — where the thumb and index finger grip the spine just above the handle. It also marks each knife as individually hand-finished, which is visible in the variation between blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this set handle heavy kitchen tasks like breaking down meat or chopping hard vegetables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The HS-156 includes a 12-inch cleaver specifically for heavy tasks, and the 13-inch chef knife handles most breaking-down work. The HRC 55–58 hardness provides enough toughness to handle impact without chipping, and the full-tang construction keeps the handle solid under heavy use.\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":53726383767871,"sku":"HS-156","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2309\/6127\/files\/s-l500_54e0878f-6523-44a9-88a9-6ddd9a474d40.jpg?v=1781986456","url":"https:\/\/hsknivesstore.com\/products\/hand-forged-damascus-chef-set-hs-156","provider":"HS Knives Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}