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7-Piece Knife Set - Retro Series (PM8S)

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The complete Retro Series kitchen in one block. Five knives, a pair of forged kitchen scissors and a wooden holder, each blade built from 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite Damascus steel with that signature frosted black stonewashed finish. Red wood and black buffalo horn handles, full-tang construction, ground to 15 degrees per side. Everything you need to cover prep from bread to paring, arriving gift-boxed.

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7 Pieces

Complete Kitchen

3-Layer Damascus

Matched Set

Gift Boxed

Ready to Give

When you're setting up a kitchen from scratch, or replacing the block set that's been quietly losing its edge for years, this is the one to reach for. Seven pieces: five knives for every cutting motion you'll use, plus kitchen scissors and a solid wooden holder to keep everything accessible on the bench.

What's in the Set

8.5" Chef Knife: The daily anchor. Curved belly for rock-chopping a pile of onions down to nothing, long enough to break down a whole chicken without repositioning.
8.5" Bread Knife: Serrated for gripping crusts without tearing. Sourdough, brioche, and ripe heirloom tomatoes all come away in clean slices.
7" Santoku Knife: The push-cut specialist with a flat belly. Shaves zucchini into paper-thin coins, dices capsicum fast, and handles fish fillets without dragging.
6" Utility Knife: The in-between blade for jobs where the chef knife is too much. Trim silverskin off a pork fillet, halve a peach, slice a small block of cheese without the bulk.
4" Paring Knife: The in-hand blade. Peel apples, devein prawns, segment citrus, or score the skin on a duck breast before it goes in the pan.
Kitchen Scissors: Spring-loaded and full-featured. Break down spatchcock poultry, snip fresh herbs straight over the pan, or cut pizza without dragging toppings.
Wooden Holder: An open-bottomed block that keeps the set on the bench and the edges clear of drawer contact.

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. That hardness is what you pay for. 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 through to the end cap. No rattle, no flex, no hot spots after a long session.

Specifications

Blade Steel: 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel Core
Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 7-piece set: 8.5" Chef + 8.5" Bread + 7" Santoku + 6" Utility + 4" Paring + Kitchen Scissors + Wooden Holder
Handle: Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang
Use: A complete daily prep lineup covering all cutting tasks from large proteins to fine in-hand work, with serrated and scissor capability included.
Series: Retro Series (PM8S)
Model: PM8S-H7

Complete Your Set

If you want to extend the block, the Retro 10" Carving Knife (PM8S-10QR) is the right addition for large roasts and holiday proteins where the chef knife's length runs short. For the vegetable half of your prep, the Retro 7" Nakiri (PM8S-XC) adds a dedicated flat-grind chopper to your counter.

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

One Block. The Whole Kitchen.

Most kitchens are built one knife at a time, with mismatched handles and an edge that never quite agrees. The Retro Series 7-piece set skips all that. Five knives, forged kitchen scissors and a wooden holder, all sharing the same 3-layer composite Damascus blade, the same 60±2 HRC hardness and the same red wood and black buffalo horn handle. From the first unbox, your bench is complete.

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WHY THE SET

Buy It Once, Buy It Matched

Assembling a kitchen knife by knife means paying postage five times and ending up with a drawer that doesn't match. The set lands as one matched family: identical 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, identical 15-degrees-per-side grind, identical handles in red wood and black buffalo horn. The wooden holder keeps every edge off the bench and on display, and the whole 4.4kg kit arrives in a gift box under one order. It is the cleaner, simpler way to outfit a kitchen.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Five Knives, One Job Each

Seven pieces, mapped to the work. The 8.5" chef knife handles the everyday cutting, slicing and chopping. The 7" santoku takes vegetables and boneless protein with a flatter, push-cut profile. The 6" utility covers the in-between jobs too big for paring, too small for the chef. The 4" paring knife is for peeling, trimming and detail work in the hand. The 8.5" bread knife saws cleanly through crusty loaves and soft tomatoes. A pair of forged 3Cr14 stainless kitchen scissors handles herbs, packaging and poultry, and the wooden knife holder keeps the lot stored upright and on show.

WHO IT'S FOR

The Gift, Or The Fresh Start

This is the set for a new kitchen, a first home, a wedding or a milestone birthday. It arrives gift-boxed and complete, so there is nothing to add and nothing to match later. Equally, it suits the cook who is finally retiring a tired block of supermarket knives and wants one considered upgrade that covers every task. Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, it is built to stay on the bench for years.

The difference

Why this set

Buy the set

Seven matched pieces in one gift box, one order, one shared edge and handle. Wooden holder included. Lifetime warranty. The fastest way to a complete, coordinated kitchen.

Buy knives singly

Pick exactly the blades you want and spread the spend. But you'll match handles yourself, pay shipping more than once, and there's no block or scissors in the box.

Retro Series

A complete kitchen, boxed.

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FAQs

How many pieces are in this set?

Seven: an 8.5" chef knife, an 8.5" bread knife, a 6" utility knife, a 7" santoku knife, a 4" paring knife, a pair of multifunctional kitchen scissors and a wooden knife holder.

What steel are the knives made from?

Each blade is 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite Damascus steel, with a hard 10Cr15CoMoV core clad in SUS410 stainless. Hardness is 60±2 HRC.

Are the knives full tang?

Yes. The five knives are full-tang, with handles in red wood and black buffalo horn for balance and grip.

What is the frosted black finish?

It's the Retro Series look, a vintage frosted black texture created by stonewashing (sandblasting) the blade. It's a deliberate aesthetic, not wear.

Can I put these knives in the dishwasher?

No. They are hand-wash only. Dishwasher use voids the warranty. Wash by hand, dry straight away, and store them in the included wooden holder.

Does the set come with a warranty?

Yes. It carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Normal wear and misuse, including dishwasher damage, are excluded.

Does it come gift-boxed?

Yes. The full 7-piece set ships in a gift box, ready to give. Total kit weight is around 4.4kg.

Honestly very impressed with the quality of the knife , as a chef who is very fussy with his knife selection I gotta say its 100% worth picking one up

Versatile addition to our kitchen. Love using it on vegies and fruit. Top quality as expected :-)

I purchased a paring knife and a chef's knife. Great. Japanese knives, bought for their Japanese quality. The knives arrived promptly in the mail. I opened the package and the first thing I read on the box, was that the knives were in was 'Made in China'. That was so dissapointing. I specifically searched the web for Japanese knives. Are all of the knives listed on your website made in China? Transparency is key, so that customers know what they are buying.
Eddy

Absolutely sensational knives and craftsmanship is on point these knives are super sharp and glide through stuff effortlessly nice comfy Handle also

Bought this for my partners birthday along with engravings for each knife. First impression; the packaging is gorgeous. Both boxes are so beautiful and we've kept them aside. The knives are also stunning. The scissors are some of the coolest I've ever seen - better for smaller hands though. My partner find them a little awkward to hold. Love the bottomless design of the knife block too, the knives aren't snug in there and do rattle around though.
Knives came spine shuttering sharp. I mean it. Be so careful with these bad boys. They have care instructions too which is perfect ! Very light. Very easy to hold and move around. The made in china print being on the handle was something we did knit pick about a little bit as the font and design looks a little strange on such a gorgeous set, but it's ok.
All in all - very pleased. This is a stunning set designed with love. Thankyou so much !