{"title":"X020 Pin Series","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eThe XINZUO X020 Pin Series blends modern performance with natural elegance. Designed with a 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel blade and paired with a refined olive wood handle, this collection offers precision cutting in a clean, contemporary form suited for everyday excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eAt the center of each blade lies premium 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, known for its excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and balanced toughness. Often compared to Japanese \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/vg10-steel-vs-10cr15comov-guide\"\u003eVG-10\u003c\/a\u003e, this steel delivers reliable sharpness and durability for daily kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe 3-layer composite construction enhances blade strength while maintaining flexibility and ease of maintenance. Vacuum heat treatment ensures a hardness of 60±2 HRC, providing a razor-sharp edge that stays consistent through repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eNatural Olive Wood Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe handle is crafted from carefully selected olive wood, valued for its durability, smooth texture, and distinctive natural grain. Its light golden tones give the knife a bright, modern aesthetic while offering a comfortable, ergonomic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eThe full-tang construction with riveted design ensures stability and balance, allowing for confident control whether slicing vegetables, trimming meat, or preparing delicate ingredients. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003echef knives\u003c\/a\u003e for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eCore Steel: 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eBlade Construction: 3-layer composite steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eHardness: 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003cbr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eHandle: Natural olive wood with full-tang riveted structure\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eDesign: Clean, modern profile for everyday precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eThe X020 Pin Series is ideal for cooks who appreciate natural materials, refined simplicity, and dependable cutting performance in a beautifully balanced design. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-starter-knives\"\u003ebest starter knives\u003c\/a\u003e for kitchen essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"8-chef-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"8\" Chef Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you've got a pile of onions to rock-chop for a Sunday ragu, a whole chicken to butterfly, or roma tomatoes to slice paper-thin without crushing the seeds. The 8-inch chef knife is the blade you'll use for 90 percent of your weeknight prep. Heavy enough to get through a butternut, nimble enough to skin a fillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Carbon Steel, Three Layers Deep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, a grade that takes a keen edge and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through a full chopping session. Three layers of cladding protect the core and give the blade its rigidity without making it brittle. Vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, it's hard enough to stay sharp between sharpenings but not so hard that it chips on a bone or a frozen corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Built to Last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood is dense and naturally oily, which means it won't absorb moisture the way cheaper timbers do. The grain is tighter than most hardwoods, so it doesn't swell or warp after years of kitchen use. A single piece of steel runs from the tip of the blade to the butt of the handle, so the weight sits right on your pinch grip and doesn't tip forward when you're mid-cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-inch chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your daily driver for rock-chopping herbs, slicing proteins, and breaking down whole vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-CS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 7\" Santoku for push-cut vegetable work, and the 4\" Paring Knife for the in-hand jobs where this 8-incher feels too big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43990995402803,"sku":"X02O-CS","price":67.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/8-chef-knife-pin-series-x020-9458719.jpg?v=1776584235"},{"product_id":"7-santoku-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"7\" Santoku Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you want zucchini coins cut to the same thickness without measuring, radish shaved so thin it curls, or a capsicum diced fast without the wedges sliding around. The 7-inch Santoku's flat profile is built for a push-cut motion that keeps the blade in contact with the board on every stroke. No rocking, no accordion-slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Push-Cut Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a Western chef knife rocks forward on its curve, the Santoku's straighter edge glides straight down. That full-contact cut gives you cleaner slices through softer produce and keeps delicate herbs from bruising on the board. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, so the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a full prep session rather than going dull halfway through your mise en place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is natural olive wood, riveted to a full-tang steel core that runs the whole length of the knife. It sits low in your grip, letting you choke up tight for control on detail work or drop back to your palm for faster bulk cuts. Lighter than the chef knife, so your wrist doesn't fatigue on a long session of repetitive slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push-cut vegetable prep, paper-thin slicing, and precise dicing where a curved chef knife overcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-RS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for rock-chopping and protein work, and the 7\" Nakiri when you want a dedicated vegetable blade with even more board contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991033905203,"sku":"X02O-RS","price":63.71,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-santoku-knife-pin-series-x020-8346308.jpg?v=1770232901"},{"product_id":"7-nakiri-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"7\" Nakiri Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the vegetable knife you reach for when you want full board contact on every stroke. The 7-inch Nakiri's flat, rectangular blade doesn't curve up at the tip, so the whole edge lands flush on the cutting board at once. Cabbage into ribbons, carrots julienned in three passes, a whole head of broccoli broken down without the florets flying off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri's geometry gives you something a chef knife can't: zero tip-gap. When the heel goes down, the tip goes down. That means each slice is a clean cut across the full width of the vegetable, not a partial cut that you finish with a forward push. The 10Cr15CoMoV core \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a long session of hard vegetable work, and three layers of cladding keep the blade rigid on dense produce like raw parsnip or celeriac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for Board Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood handles the moisture of a busy prep station without swelling or splitting. The riveted full-tang construction sits the weight forward slightly, which is where you want it on a knife designed for straight-down vertical cuts. It's heavier than the utility knife, lighter than a German cleaver - exactly right for the kind of repetitive chopping this blade is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Nakiri vegetable cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-contact vegetable cutting, cabbage ribbons, julienning carrots, dicing dense produce cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-XC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 7\" Santoku for push-cut slicing, and the 8\" Chef Knife for proteins and tasks that need the curved profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991057465395,"sku":"X02O-XC","price":67.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-nakiri-knife-pin-series-x020-7451123.jpg?v=1770232901"},{"product_id":"5-utility-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"5\" Utility Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the chef knife is too much blade. Halving cherry tomatoes without crushing them, trimming silverskin off a pork fillet, slicing a small wedge of hard cheese - these are 5-inch jobs. The utility knife fits where bigger blades don't, and it does it without the fuss of a paring knife held in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Daily Go-Between\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long enough to slice through a bread roll in one stroke, short enough to keep full control on delicate trim work. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, so it takes an edge that \u003cem\u003eactually\u003c\/em\u003e holds through a morning of sandwich prep or fruit cutting without needing a touch-up. Three layers of cladding keep the blade stiff without brittleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Right for Small Jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural olive wood handle is riveted to a full-tang steel core, so the balance stays consistent right down to the tip. It's lighter than the chef knife and Santoku in the set, which makes it easier to hold lightly for the kind of precise, wrist-driven cuts where a heavier blade gets tiring. The grain is tight enough that it won't pick up moisture or swell after repeated washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halving cherry tomatoes, trimming silverskin, slicing small produce where a chef knife feels excessive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-WY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for the heavy daily prep, and the 4\" Paring Knife for true in-hand work like peeling or segmenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991059955763,"sku":"X02O-WY","price":48.71,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-utility-knife-pin-series-x020-9780473.jpg?v=1770232898"},{"product_id":"4-paring-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"4\" Paring Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife you hold in your hand rather than drag across a board. Peel an apple without breaking the spiral, segment a grapefruit down to the pith, trim the eyes out of a pineapple - these jobs need 4 inches and a sharp tip, not 8 inches and a rock-chop motion. The paring knife is what you reach for when precision matters more than speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall Blade, Serious Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core used across the Pin Series goes into this small blade. Vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC, it takes a finer edge than the German steels in cheaper paring knives. The three-layer construction keeps it stiff enough to control without being so rigid that it snaps under lateral pressure. Sharp. Light. Stays that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Made for Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood is denser than beech or pine, so the handle doesn't develop micro-pits from moisture the way softer timbers do. The full-tang construction means the steel goes all the way through, keeping the knife from feeling front-heavy when you're working in the air. 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Five knives, no filler. Every size is one you'll reach for on a weeknight without thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your daily driver. Rock-chop a pile of onions for a ragu, butterfly a chicken thigh, or work through a butternut without the blade tipping forward on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\" Santoku:\u003c\/strong\u003e The push-cut specialist. Flat profile is built for precise, full-contact cuts through zucchini, capsicum, radish, and anything else you want sliced without bruising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Bread Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated edge for crusty sourdough and soft sandwich loaves alike. Does the job the chef knife can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Utility Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e The in-between blade. Halve cherry tomatoes, trim silverskin off a fillet, slice a small roma without reaching for the chef knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" Paring Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-hand work. Peel apples, segment citrus, trim the eyes out of strawberries - jobs where you hold the food and the knife at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Steel Across All Five\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade in this set shares the same 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core, wrapped in three layers of cladding and vacuum heat-treated to 60 HRC. That hardness is what earns the price tag: the edges take a keen polish and \u003cem\u003ehold\u003c\/em\u003e it through a full session of prep without needing a honing rod halfway through dinner. The 3-layer composite construction gives each blade enough rigidity to cut dense produce without chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handles, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five handles are natural olive wood, riveted to full-tang steel cores. Olive wood is dense enough to resist moisture and tight-grained enough not to splinter with daily use. The same build quality goes into every knife in the set, whether it's the 8-inch chef or the 4-inch paring knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-piece set: 8\" Chef + 7\" Santoku + 8\" Bread + 5\" Utility + 4\" Paring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete daily prep lineup covering rock-chopping, push-cutting, bread slicing, and in-hand detail work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-A5B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Pin Series 7\" Nakiri for a dedicated vegetable-only blade with full board contact on every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991064838195,"sku":"X02O-A5B","price":269.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-piece-knife-set-pin-series-x020-3837196.jpg?v=1770873568"},{"product_id":"6-5-inch-butchers-cleaver-pin-series-x02o-kg","title":"6.5\" Butcher's Cleaver - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a knife you reach for every day. When you've got pork ribs to portion, a whole duck to split at the backbone, or chicken thighs to cut through on the joint, this is the tool that does it in one decisive strike rather than three awkward hacks with the wrong blade. The 6.5-inch butcher's cleaver is narrow enough to control and heavy enough to mean it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight Where You Need It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's mass does most of the work on bone and cartilage - you position it, then drop it with authority rather than forcing it through with arm strength. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, which is hard enough to take and hold a working edge through tough cuts without chipping on the impact of a bone. Three layers of cladding give the blade its rigidity on heavy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Built for the Strike\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural olive wood handle is riveted to a full-tang steel core that goes all the way through to the butt. That matters on a cleaver: when you're striking down through a joint, you don't want the handle flex absorbing the hit or the rivets working loose over time. Dense grain, tight build, no movement. It's heavier in the hand than the chef knife or Santoku, which is exactly right for this kind of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-inch butcher's cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portioning pork ribs, splitting poultry at the backbone, cutting through cartilage and small bones - tasks where a standard chef knife won't clear the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-KG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for the everyday protein and vegetable work, and reach for this one only when there's bone or cartilage in the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212304117811,"sku":"X02O-KG","price":69.71,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/65-butchers-cleaver-pin-series-x02o-5897684.jpg?v=1776591013"},{"product_id":"7-inch-chinese-cleaver-pin-series-x02o-dc","title":"7\" Chinese Cleaver - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you've got half a napa cabbage to shred into ribbons, a block of firm tofu to slice clean through, or a whole daikon to break down in three minutes flat. The Chinese vegetable cleaver doesn't hack - it glides. The broad, thin blade is built for the kind of repetitive vertical chopping that leaves a chef knife feeling clumsy by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Cleaver Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't mistake this for a bone chopper. The 7-inch blade is thin-ground for food work: splitting spring onions lengthways, shredding wombok, crushing a garlic clove flat with the spine and then scooping the pieces straight onto the board with the wide face. The 10Cr15CoMoV core \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through long sessions of repetitive chopping, and three layers of cladding keep the blade rigid without adding unnecessary weight behind the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for the Draw Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-tang construction spreads the weight through the handle so the blade doesn't pull forward when you're mid-chop. Natural olive wood is dense enough that the handle holds its shape after years of kitchen moisture, and the riveted build doesn't loosen over time. 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An 8.5-inch serrated blade doesn't need pressure - it glides through a hard crust with a single stroke and drops cleanly through a soft sandwich loaf without compressing it flat. This is the knife your chef knife can't replace, no matter how sharp you keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSerrated Where It Counts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped serrations bite through crust that would deflect a straight edge, then carry the cut through the soft interior without tearing. You don't need a rocking motion or a sawing effort - just a light pull and the bread opens. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so the serrations \u003cem\u003estay\u003c\/em\u003e effective through hundreds of loaves before they need professional re-sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Long-Blade Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8.5-inch blade wants a handle that balances the length without tiring your wrist. Natural olive wood is dense enough to balance the blade length, and the full-tang construction means the steel runs all the way through to the butt so the knife doesn't tip forward mid-slice. The riveted grip is tight and stays tight with daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5-inch serrated bread knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crusty sourdough, baguettes, soft sandwich loaves, layered cakes, and any food where a straight edge would compress rather than cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-8MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for proteins and daily board work, and the 7\" Santoku for the push-cut vegetable prep where a serrated edge would be wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212306575411,"sku":"X02O-8MB","price":57.71,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/85-bread-knife-pin-series-x02o-4948442.jpg?v=1776591013"},{"product_id":"5-5-inch-boning-knife-pin-series-x02o-tg","title":"5.5\" Boning Knife - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you're breaking down a whole chicken or trimming a fish fillet. A chef knife is too wide to navigate around a joint and too stiff to follow the contour of a rib cage. The 5.5-inch boning knife's narrow, flexible-feeling blade gets into the tight spaces -- around the thigh socket, along the spine of a fish, down the silver membrane of a rack of lamb -- without tearing the meat you're trying to keep intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Enough to Follow the Bone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade geometry is the whole point of a boning knife. The tip is sharp enough to pierce directly into a joint without needing to hack at it, and the narrow profile lets you angle and rotate the blade while you're cutting rather than committing to a single straight line. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a whole bird or a side of salmon without going dull on the connective tissue and membrane that blunts softer steels fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Control in a Wet Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoning work happens with wet hands on wet meat. Natural olive wood is dense and close-grained, which means it doesn't get slippery the way varnished handles can when the grip gets damp. The full-tang construction keeps the knife from feeling front-heavy when you're working at an angle, and the riveted build stays tight with the regular hand-washing that butchery work demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-inch boning knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deboning poultry and fish, trimming silverskin, working around joints and rib cages where a wide blade won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-TG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for the board work once the protein is broken down, and the 8\" Carving Knife when it's time to slice a whole roast at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212307787827,"sku":"X02O-TG","price":52.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/55-boning-knife-pin-series-x02o-6460245.jpg?v=1776591011"},{"product_id":"8-inch-frozen-knife-pin-series-x02o-dr","title":"8\" Frozen Knife - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour chef knife is not the right tool for frozen meat. Forcing a sharp, hard edge through a block of frozen mince or a solidly frozen fish fillet risks chipping the blade and still ends up as a sawing exercise that goes nowhere fast. The frozen knife is built for exactly this job: a long, serrated edge designed to bite into hard-frozen food and work through it with controlled strokes rather than brute pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Freezer Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serrations on an 8-inch frozen knife grip the hard surface that would deflect a straight edge. You work with a back-and-forth motion rather than pushing down, which gives you control over where the cut lands and keeps the knife tracking straight through the block. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, giving the edge enough hardness to resist the stress of cutting frozen product without becoming brittle at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Grip When It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen food is cold, and cold hands slip. The natural olive wood handle gives you something to hold onto - dense grain, no synthetic smooth spots, riveted to a full-tang steel core that keeps the balance consistent even at the far end of an 8-inch blade. The knife's weight is distributed for push-cut work, not for precision slicing, so it feels right when you're working through something rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-inch serrated frozen\/bone knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting through frozen meat blocks, frozen fish, and solidly frozen produce where a straight-edge knife would chip or stall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-DR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for fresh protein work, and keep this one dedicated to anything that comes out of the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212308475955,"sku":"X02O-DR","price":56.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/8-frozen-knife-pin-series-x02o-9481013.jpg?v=1776591012"},{"product_id":"5-inch-steak-knife-pin-series-x02o-np","title":"5\" Steak Knife - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the main course hits the table. A proper steak knife does one thing that a chef knife can't: it sits comfortably in your hand at the dinner table, balanced for the light pressure of cutting a rested ribeye or a lamb cutlet without sawing back and forth. The 5-inch blade is short enough to be precise and long enough to clear a thick cut of beef in two strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt-Table Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10Cr15CoMoV core takes a keen edge and it doesn't give it up halfway through a long Sunday lunch. Three layers of cladding keep the blade stiff, so it tracks true through a thicker cut of pork belly or rump without flexing sideways. You won't find yourself hunting for a sharper alternative after you've used one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Built for the Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood handles the contact with oily marinades and sauce without staining or swelling the way softer timbers do. The full-tang construction keeps the weight balanced in a dinner-table grip rather than tipping toward the blade. 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A carving fork holds the bird, the loin, or the leg steady while you work through it cleanly - without the meat shifting, the joint twisting, or your free hand getting too close to the blade. Five inches is the right length: enough reach to anchor a whole roast, short enough to stay in control on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSteady the Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two tines grip the meat where you plant them and don't move. That stability is what lets you carve thin, even slices across a Sunday roast or keep a rolled loin from rolling while you work down its length. The tines are narrow enough not to tear the flesh as they go in, and the tip is sharp enough to pierce through the crust of a well-rested piece of meat without forcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch two-tine carving fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding roast chicken, beef, pork, or lamb steady while carving - any protein where the meat needs to be anchored before slicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-DRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212308803635,"sku":"X02O-DRC","price":35.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-carving-fork-pin-series-x02o-8442881.jpg?v=1776591010"},{"product_id":"3-piece-knife-set-pin-series-x02o-a3","title":"3-Piece Knife Set - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this set when you want a proper kitchen kit without the filler. Three knives cover most of what actually happens on a weeknight cutting board - from breaking down a whole chicken to shaving radish paper-thin for a salad. No steak knife you'll use twice a year. No bread knife buried at the back of the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your daily driver. Rock-chop a pile of onions for a ragu, butterfly a chicken thigh, or work through a whole butternut without the blade tipping forward on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\" Santoku:\u003c\/strong\u003e The push-cut specialist. Flat profile shines when you're slicing zucchini into even coins, dicing a capsicum, or shaving radish paper-thin - any job where a rocking chef knife overcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Utility Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e The in-between blade. Halve cherry tomatoes, trim silverskin off a pork fillet, or slice a small roma without reaching for the chef knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Steel, All Three Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife in the set shares the same 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core, wrapped in three layers of cladding and vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That's a meaningful step up from the German steels in most beginner sets - the edge takes a finer polish and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through a full prep session without needing a honing rod halfway through dinner. Three-layer composite construction keeps each blade rigid on dense produce without making it brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handles, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three handles are natural olive wood, riveted to full-tang steel cores. Olive wood is dense and naturally oily, so it won't swell or split after years of kitchen use. 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A chef knife is overkill and a butter knife is useless. The 6-inch cheese knife hits the right length for a full wedge of hard cheese while staying short enough to work a board properly when you're putting together a proper spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Blade for the Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard cheese needs a thin, sharp blade to cut cleanly without crumbling. Soft cheese needs the same thing plus speed, so the blade doesn't drag through the paste. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so this blade takes an edge sharp enough to slice a firm manchego without shattering it and fine enough to glide through a ripe camembert in a single stroke. Three layers of cladding keep the blade stiff enough to control the cut on a wedge that doesn't want to hold still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Light and Balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood is denser than most handle timbers, which gives the handle enough weight to feel substantial without making the knife tiring to use on a long afternoon of putting together a grazing platter. The full-tang construction keeps the balance consistent, and the grain is tight enough to resist the oils and moisture that come with handling a soft washed-rind cheese. It won't look out of place on a board when you leave the knife with the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-inch cheese knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing and portioning hard and soft cheeses, from aged cheddar and manchego to brie and camembert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-ZS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for the rest of your prep, and the 5\" Utility Knife for small in-hand work around the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212337573939,"sku":"X02O-ZS","price":42.71,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/6-cheese-knife-pin-series-x02o-5335664.jpg?v=1776590951"},{"product_id":"8-inch-carving-knife-pin-series-x02o-qr","title":"8\" Carving Knife - Pin Series (X02O)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the roast comes out of the oven. A chef knife is too wide and too heavy for slicing a rested leg of lamb into thin, even portions without tearing the meat apart. The 8-inch carving knife's long, narrow blade glides between the fibres in a single smooth stroke, so each slice stays intact and the juices don't flood out onto the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Long Cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow blade profile is the point. Where a chef knife has to muscle through a thick roast, the carving knife's slender geometry reduces drag, letting you draw the full length of the blade through a brisket, a rolled pork loin, or a roast chicken breast in one clean pull. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so the edge \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e keen through the full job without needing to hone between the first slice and the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Full-Tang Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood is dense enough to resist moisture and tight-grained enough not to warp after years of kitchen use. The full-tang construction keeps the knife balanced through the full carving stroke, so you're not fighting tip-heaviness when you're pulling the blade back. 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