{"product_id":"7-piece-knife-set-retro-series-pm8s","title":"7-Piece Knife Set - Retro Series (PM8S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5\" Chef Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5\" Bread Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated for gripping crusts without tearing. Sourdough, brioche, and ripe heirloom tomatoes all come away in clean slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\" Santoku Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e The push-cut specialist with a flat belly. Shaves zucchini into paper-thin coins, dices capsicum fast, and handles fish fillets without dragging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6\" Utility Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" Paring Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e The in-hand blade. Peel apples, devein prawns, segment citrus, or score the skin on a duck breast before it goes in the pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen Scissors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-loaded and full-featured. Break down spatchcock poultry, snip fresh herbs straight over the pan, or cut pizza without dragging toppings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open-bottomed block that keeps the set on the bench and the edges clear of drawer contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Layer Steel, One Shared Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Retro Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 Core\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 7-piece set: 8.5\" Chef + 8.5\" Bread + 7\" Santoku + 6\" Utility + 4\" Paring + Kitchen Scissors + Wooden Holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wood \u0026amp; Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete daily prep lineup covering all cutting tasks from large proteins to fine in-hand work, with serrated and scissor capability included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro Series (PM8S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM8S-H7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43995209760819,"sku":"PM8S-H7","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-piece-knife-set-retro-series-pm8s-6857669.jpg?v=1770232889","url":"https:\/\/xinzuo.com.au\/products\/7-piece-knife-set-retro-series-pm8s","provider":"Xinzuo Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}