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3 - Piece Knife Set PM8S - Xinzuo Australia

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3-Piece Knife Set - Retro Series (PM8S)

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A three-knife core set from the Retro Series, built to cover the everyday work of a kitchen. Each blade pairs a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core with two outer layers of SUS410 stainless, vacuum heat treated to 60±2 HRC and ground to 15° per side. The retro-frosted black finish and octagonal red wood and buffalo horn handles tie all three pieces together as a matched set.

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3 Pieces

Chef · Santoku · Utility

60±2 HRC

3-Layer Composite Steel

Matched Set

Octagonal Wood Handles

This is the essential trio for any serious cook. We’ve carefully selected three indispensable blades—the all-purpose chef knife, the versatile utility knife, and the precision paring knife—to create a perfectly balanced set. It’s the ideal starter kit or a comprehensive upgrade for your daily prep.

Your Essential Trio

This set combines the three knives you'll reach for every single day:

The 8.5" Chef Knife: Your new go-to. This is the ultimate all-rounder, perfectly shaped for 90% of your kitchen tasks, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat.
The 5.9" Utility Knife: The perfect mid-sized knife for smaller tasks like trimming and slicing fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
The 3.5" Paring Knife: An extension of your hand, designed for all the in-hand, precision jobs where a big chef knife is just too clumsy.

High-Performance Steel

The blade's secret is its 3-layer composite steel. At its core is a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel, vacuum heat-treated to 60±2 HRC. This hardness allows for a screaming-sharp edge and incredible edge retention. The outer layers are made of softer SUS410 stainless steel, providing added durability and corrosion resistance.

Classic Styling

The Retro Series features a classic octagonal handle made from premium red wood (rosewood) and black buffalo horn. This ergonomic design provides a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet.

Specifications:

Blade Material: 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel
Handle Material: Red wood (rosewood) + black buffalo horn
HRC: 60-62
Chef Knife Length: 8.5 inches
Utility Knife Length: 5.9 inches
Paring Knife Length: 3.5 inches
Chef Knife Weight: 181g
Construction: Full tang (inferred)
Edge Angle: 15°±1° per side
Heat Treatment: Vacuum deep-cooling
Finish: Stonewashed with hamon line

Complete Your Set

Expand your collection with other knives from the HEZHEN Retro Series. From bread knives to boning knives, we have the perfect blade for every task.

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

Three knives. One matched kitchen.

The Retro Series 3-piece set gives you the three blades a kitchen actually leans on day to day: an 8.5" chef knife for the bulk of the prep, a 7" santoku for clean push cuts, and a 6" utility for the smaller, in-between jobs. Every blade shares the same 3-layer construction, the same 15° edge, and the same retro-frosted black finish, so the set reads as one tool, not three odd knives.

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WHY THE SET

Matched beats mismatched

Buying the three knives together means one steel, one edge geometry and one handle across the board. The same 10Cr15CoMoV core and 60±2 HRC heat treatment in each blade means they sharpen the same way and hold an edge to the same standard. The octagonal red wood and buffalo horn handles match piece to piece, so the block looks intentional rather than assembled over time. It is the simplest way to start a kitchen on one consistent line.

IN THE SET

Each knife, its job

8.5" Chef knife — the workhorse. A curved 215mm blade for rocking, slicing and the bulk of daily prep. 7" Santoku — a flatter Japanese profile built for clean push cuts through vegetables, fish and boneless meat. 6" Utility — the in-between blade for fruit, smaller produce and detail work too fine for the chef knife. All three carry the 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite blade, a 2.4mm spine, a 15° edge per side and the matching octagonal handle.

WHO IT'S FOR

A first kitchen or a gift

This set suits someone setting up a kitchen from scratch, or anyone replacing a drawer of mismatched blades with one consistent line. It covers the three jobs most home cooks repeat daily, which also makes it a straightforward gift for a new home, a housewarming or a cook upgrading from a starter block. The matched finish and traditional octagonal handles give it presence on the bench without overcomplicating the choice.

The difference

Why this set

This Set (3-Piece Retro)

Chef, santoku and utility in one matched line — same 3-layer steel, same 60±2 HRC, same 15° edge and octagonal red wood + buffalo horn handles across all three. Covers daily prep out of the box.

Single Chef Knife

One blade, one job. Ideal if you only need the workhorse or already own a santoku and utility. The set is the better start when you want full everyday coverage from one consistent series.

Retro Series

A complete kitchen, boxed.

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FAQs

What knives are in the 3-piece Retro set?

An 8.5" chef knife, a 7" santoku and a 6" utility knife — the three blades that cover most everyday kitchen prep.

What steel are the blades made from?

Each blade is a 3-layer composite: a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core clad in two outer layers of SUS410 stainless, vacuum heat treated to 60±2 HRC.

How sharp is the edge?

Every knife in the set is ground to 15° per side (a 30° inclusive double bevel) over a 2.4mm spine.

What are the handles made of?

Traditional Japanese octagonal handles in red wood with black buffalo horn, matched across all three knives.

Can the knives go in the dishwasher?

No — hand wash and dry these knives. The high-carbon core and natural wood and horn handles are not dishwasher safe.

Is this set a good gift?

Yes. It covers the three jobs a kitchen repeats daily in one matched line, which makes it a clean choice for a new home or a cook upgrading from a starter block.

Where are these knives made?

They are made in Yangjiang, Guangdong, China, and carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects such as layer delamination.

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 !