Hezhen PM8S Retro Series 5 Pcs Knife Set Chef 8″ + Santoku 7″ + Utility 5″ + Paring 4″ + Bread 8″ HRC 601, Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn Handles 3-Layer

• Brand: Hezhen
  
• Series: Retro Series
  
• Layers: 3 total layers of composite steel
  
• Center Core: 10Cr15CoMoV Steel Core ensures long-term durability and sharpness (VG10-equivalent)
  
• Heat Treatment: Vacuum Deep-Cooling Heat Treatment
  
• Blade Core Hardness: HRC 601 allows for better edge retention
  
• Blade Thickness: 2.4 mm
  
• Tip Angles: Chef 62; Santoku 65; Utility 45; Paring 50; Bread 62
  
• Cutting Edge Angle: 15
  
• Outer Layer: SuS410 Stainless Steel Damascus cladding adds corrosion resistance
  
• Handles: Ergonomic Red Wood and Black Buffalo Horn handles (octagonal-inspired)
  
• Quality Control: 12 Processes of Manufacturing and Quality Control
  
• Includes: Chef 8″ / 200 mm + Santoku 7″ / 180 mm + Utility 5″ / 125 mm + Paring 4″ / 100 mm + Bread 8″ / 200 mm

This 5-piece set is a well-rounded, everyday kit. You get broad coverage for daily prep with knives that feel consistentsame steel, same heat treatment, same balance and finishso your workflow stays smooth and predictable.

Each Hezhen blade in this series uses a tri-layer construction: two outer layers of SuS410 stainless Damascus clad over a single inner core of 10Cr15CoMoV (VG10-equivalent). This combines a keen, long-lasting edge at the core with stainless protection and visual depth on the outside.

Heat Treatment: Our knives undergo a Vacuum Deep-Cooling Heat Treatment process. This advanced technique refines the steels grain and locks in the target hardness of HRC 601, so the blades take a crisp 15 edge, hold it longer, and maintain toughness to resist chipping in everyday use.

The three-layer hammered composite steel, after heat treatment, presents a blade that is retro-frosted with a black texture through stonewashing, adding character without compromising performance.

The handles pair Black Buffalo Horn ferrules with rich Red Wood, echoing each blades transition from bright edge to patterned steel for a cohesive, premium look. The ergonomic, Japanese octagonal-inspired shape promotes long-term comfort and confident control across the set.

Why this set: Its a complete core you can rely on day in and day out. Start here; add specialized knives later (for example, vegetable or slicing knives) to fine-tune your kit while keeping the same look and feel.