{"product_id":"pakka-wood-damascus-chef-set-hs-158","title":"Pakka Wood Brass Bolster Mosaic Pin Damascus Chef Knife Set 5 Pc – HS-158","description":"\u003cp\u003ePakka wood. Brass bolster. Mosaic pin. Three handle details that signal exactly how much care went into building this set. The HS-158 is a 5-piece Damascus steel chef knife set where every component — blade, handle material, bolster, and pin — has been chosen and finished by hand. Each blade is a different size and width, purpose-built for a specific kitchen task, and the Pakka wood handle gives the set a clean, consistent look that wears well over years of daily use.\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\u003cth\u003eBlade Width\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\u003e12.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 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\u003ctd\u003e2 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\u003e5.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 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-158\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\u003eDamascus Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePakka 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\u003ePin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMosaic Pin\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 is hand forged from layered Damascus steel. The Damascus pattern forms during the forging process and runs through the full blade — not a surface coating. Five different blade widths (1.25\" to 2\") mean each knife is shaped for its specific cutting task, from the wide, heavy blade suited to chopping to the narrow tip suited to slicing and detail work. The edges are ground sharp and ready for kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakka wood is a resin-stabilized hardwood composite — denser and more moisture-resistant than natural wood, with the warmth and look of real wood grain. The brass bolster adds forward weight and a natural finger guard between blade and handle. The mosaic pin is set into the handle during construction and sits flush — a detail that marks each knife as individually assembled, not machine-fitted.\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\u003eDamascus steel blades — hand forged, layered pattern, sharp edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePakka wood handle — resin-stabilized, moisture-resistant, clean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass bolster — forward balance, natural finger guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaic pin — hand-set detail, marks each knife as individually assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 different blade widths — each knife purpose-built for its task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction — solid balance, long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Pakka wood and why is it used for knife handles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePakka wood (also called stabilized wood or composite wood) is natural wood that has been vacuum-impregnated with resin under pressure. This process makes it denser, harder, and significantly more moisture-resistant than untreated wood — important for a kitchen knife handle that gets wet regularly. It has the visual warmth of real wood with better long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a mosaic pin on a knife handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mosaic pin is a decorative pin set into the handle scales during construction. It's made from small pieces of metal arranged in a pattern inside a tube, then cut and set flush into the handle. On the HS-158, it adds a hand-assembled detail that distinguishes the set from anything production-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the blade width vary across the five knives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent cutting tasks call for different blade geometries. A wider blade (like the 2-inch Knife 3) provides more surface area and weight for chopping. A narrower blade (1.25 inches) gives more control for slicing and precision work. The HS-158 set includes five different widths so you have the right blade profile for every kitchen task.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for Pakka wood handles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePakka wood is more resistant to moisture than natural wood, but still benefits from hand washing and immediate drying. Do not soak or put in the dishwasher. Occasionally apply a small amount of food-safe mineral oil to keep the surface clean and maintain the finish. The resin stabilization means the wood won't crack or warp the way untreated wood might.\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. 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