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5-Piece Knife Set - Retro Series (PM8S)

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The Retro Series 5-piece set covers a complete kitchen in one matched collection. Each blade is forged from three layers of 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, hardened to 60±2 HRC and ground to a 15° edge per side, then finished with a stonewashed retro-frosted black texture. Octagonal red wood and black buffalo horn handles run across every piece. Presented in a gift box.

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5 Pieces

Complete Kitchen

10Cr15CoMoV

Matched Composite Steel

Gift Boxed

Ready to Give

This is the set to reach for when you're stocking a kitchen properly for the first time, or putting together a gift box that'll actually get used. Five knives from the Retro Series, each one built on the same 3-layer steel and the same octagonal handle, covering every regular cutting motion from rock-chopping to push-cutting to fine in-hand work.

What's in the Set

8.5" Chef Knife: The daily anchor. Curved belly for rock-chopping onions, breaking down a whole chicken, or working through a pile of garlic and ginger without the blade slowing you down.
8.5" Bread Knife: Serrated for gripping crusts without tearing. Sourdough, brioche, and ripe heirloom tomatoes all come away in clean slices.
7" Santoku: The push-cut specialist. Flat profile shines when you're slicing zucchini into even coins, dicing capsicum, or shaving radish paper-thin.
5" Utility Knife: The in-between blade. Trim silverskin off a pork fillet, halve a peach, slice a small block of cheese without reaching for the chef knife.
4" Paring Knife: The in-hand blade. Peel apples, devein prawns, segment citrus, or score a duck breast before it goes in the pan.

3-Layer Steel, One Shared Core

Every blade in the set is built on the same foundation: a 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon steel core sandwiched in two outer layers of softer stainless. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, the core takes a keen edge and holds it through extended sessions. The outer layers add corrosion resistance, so the knives don't demand the obsessive dry-and-oil routine that a purely carbon blade requires.

The Retro Handle

The octagonal shape is what separates this series from every other handle on the market. Deep red wood paired with genuine black buffalo horn at the collar. It's a traditional Japanese profile that locks in your grip whether you're pinching the blade for control or wrapping the full hand around for a power cut. Full tang on every knife. No rattle, no flex, no hot spots after a long session.

Specifications

Blade Steel: 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel
Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 5-piece set: 8.5" Chef + 8.5" Bread + 7" Santoku + 5" Utility + 4" Paring
Handle: Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang
Use: A complete daily prep lineup covering rock-chopping, bread slicing, push-cutting, and in-hand detail work.
Series: Retro Series (PM8S)
Model: PM8S-A5C

Complete Your Set

Extend the collection with the Retro 7" Nakiri (PM8S-XC) for a dedicated flat-grind vegetable chopper, or the Retro 10" Carving Knife (PM8S-10QR) for large roasts and holiday proteins where the chef knife runs short.

Yep. All our knives arrive in a beautiful, premium gift box that’s ready to impress. (Whether it's for a very lucky friend, or just for you.)

Steel Type: 3-Layer Composite Steel
Core Steel: 10Cr15CoMoV (VG10-Equivalent)
Hardness (HRC): 60±1 HRC
Handle: Red Wood + Black Buffalo Horn
Heat Treatment: Vacuum Heat Treatment
What that means: Pro-level hardness for a wicked edge that lasts.

RETRO SERIES (PM8S)

Five Matched Knives, One Kitchen

A complete set built around a single steel and a single look. Every blade in the Retro Series is three layers of 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, vacuum heat treated to 60±2 HRC and ground to 15° per side. The stonewashed, retro-frosted finish and octagonal red wood and buffalo horn handles tie the whole collection together. Buy the kitchen once, not knife by knife.

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WHY THE SET

Matched Beats Mismatched

Bought separately, knives rarely match. This set arrives as one family: the same 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, the same 60±2 HRC hardness, the same 15° edge geometry and the same red wood and buffalo horn handles across all five pieces. Consistent weight and balance in the hand, a consistent retro-frosted finish on the rack, and one box instead of five separate purchases.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Five Knives, Every Job Covered

Five matched blades span the everyday workload. An 8.5" chef/bunka blade (215mm) handles the big board work — slicing, chopping, portioning. A 7" santoku (180mm) takes over vegetables and push-cuts. A serrated 8.5" bread knife saws cleanly through crusty loaves without crushing. A 4" paring knife (106mm) covers the close, in-hand detail work. Every piece shares the same three-layer 10Cr15CoMoV steel, octagonal red wood and buffalo horn handle, and stonewashed retro finish.

WHO IT'S FOR

A Gift, Or A Fresh Start

This is the set for a new kitchen, a first home, or a serious upgrade from a mismatched drawer. It also makes a genuine gift — five real Damascus-clad knives, one steel, presented in a gift box and ready to hand over. Hand wash only, and they hold their edge for years. Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

The difference

Why this set

Buy The Set

Five matched knives in one gift box — same 10Cr15CoMoV steel, 60±2 HRC, 15° edge and red wood + buffalo horn handles across every piece. One purchase covers the whole kitchen.

Buy Singles

Building a kitchen knife by knife means mismatched steels, finishes and handles, multiple orders, and no guarantee the pieces work as a balanced family on the rack or in the hand.

Retro Series

A complete kitchen, boxed.

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FAQs

What knives are in the 5-piece Retro set?

The set spans the everyday workload with an 8.5" chef/bunka blade (215mm), a 7" santoku (180mm), a serrated 8.5" bread knife, and a 4" paring knife (106mm), all sharing the same steel and handle.

What steel are the knives made from?

Every blade is three layers of 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, vacuum heat treated to 60±2 HRC, with two SuS410 stainless cladding layers over a 10Cr15CoMoV core.

How hard are the blades?

Each knife in the set is hardened to 60±2 HRC and ground to a 15° edge per side (30° inclusive).

What are the handles made of?

Every piece has a traditional Japanese octagonal (wa-style) handle in red wood with black buffalo horn.

Can I put these in the dishwasher?

No. The Retro Series is hand wash only — wash, dry and store each knife by hand to protect the edge and finish.

Does the set come gift boxed?

Yes. All five knives ship in a gift box, ready to give.

Where are these knives made?

They are made in Yangjiang, Guangdong, China — a region long known for knife making.