{"title":"Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged Damascus kitchen knives, chef sets and full-grain leather, made to be given and kept for a lifetime. Every knife includes free engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shadowhorn-5-piece-damascus-chef-set","title":"Shadowhorn 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Buffalo Horn Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive hand-forged Damascus blades — including a broad cleaver-style chopper — set in dark buffalo horn handles finished with brass pins, rolled in a stitched leather carry case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, low-light palette: the horn's natural grain shifts from deep charcoal to warm amber under the light, giving each handle its own character. Built for daily kitchen work, from delicate slicing to heavier chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.8\" blade, 13\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 7.5\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 7.6\" blade, 11.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 5.6\" blade, 9.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.7\" blade, 8.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. Buffalo horn handles, brass pins. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolled in its own leather case, this set arrives ready to give — for the home cook marking a birthday, anniversary, or Father's Day, or for yourself, if you're the one who ends up doing the cooking either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"full tang\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece rather than a separate tang inserted into the handle — it's what serious cooks and collectors look for, since it means better balance and a knife that won't loosen at the handle over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Damascus pattern vary between sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every blade is folded and forged by hand, so the wave pattern on your set is unique to that piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67288842371376,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/DSC_0956_2_2.jpg?v=1784308775"},{"product_id":"twilight-5-piece-set-pakkawood","title":"Twilight 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Violet Pakkawood Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive Damascus blades finished with striking violet-blue pakkawood handles — the boldest set in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis five-piece set pairs folded Damascus steel with layered pakkawood handles in a deep violet-to-blue gradient — durable, water-resistant, and one-of-a-kind since every handle blank grains differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.8\" blade, 13\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 7.5\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 7.6\" blade, 11.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 5.6\" blade, 9.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.7\" blade, 8.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. Pakkawood handles — engineered wood that resists water and won't crack like solid wood can. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color makes this set stand out from the usual wood-and-steel gift set — rolled in a leather case and ready to give for a birthday, housewarming, or “just because” for the cook who already has everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pakkawood instead of solid wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakkawood is resin-infused layered wood — more water- and crack-resistant than solid wood, while keeping a real wood grain look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"full tang\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece rather than a separate tang inserted into the handle — it's what serious cooks and collectors look for, since it means better balance and a knife that won't loosen at the handle over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67288842404144,"sku":null,"price":479.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/DSC_0322_2.jpg?v=1784308980"},{"product_id":"ember-rivet-5-piece-damascus-chef-set","title":"Ember Rivet 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Brass Rivet Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive Damascus blades finished with two-tone black-and-rosewood handles and signature brass tri-dot rivets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most detailed handle work: a two-tone grip in matte black composite and rosewood, separated by a hairline red spacer and finished with a signature brass tri-dot rivet set into each handle. The five-piece lineup covers the full prep line — including a serrated bread knife and a rounded santoku-style blade alongside the chef's knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.2\" blade, 13.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 6.5\" blade, 11.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 6.3\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 6\" blade, 10.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.6\" blade, 9.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. Two-tone black composite and rosewood handle with brass tri-dot rivets. 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Wenge-style wood handle with blue resin inlay band. 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A versatile everyday set for the serious home cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.8\" blade, 13\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 7.5\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 7.6\" blade, 11.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 5.6\" blade, 9.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.7\" blade, 8.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. Polished mahogany handles, brass pins. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic look that reads as a genuine heirloom piece — a strong choice for a milestone birthday, retirement, or wedding gift for the cook in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"full tang\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece rather than a separate tang inserted into the handle — it's what serious cooks and collectors look for, since it means better balance and a knife that won't loosen at the handle over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Damascus pattern vary between sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every blade is folded and forged by hand, so the wave pattern on your set is unique to that piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67378127405360,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/DSC_0355_2.jpg?v=1784309537"},{"product_id":"sunwood-5-piece-damascus-chef-set","title":"Sunwood 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Honey Wood Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive hand-forged Damascus blades finished with light honey-toned wood handles, rolled in a stitched leather carry case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brightest set in the collection: warm, sun-bleached wood grain pairs with the natural silvery Damascus pattern for a set that feels equally at home on an open kitchen shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.8\" blade, 13\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 7.5\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 7.6\" blade, 11.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 5.6\" blade, 9.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.7\" blade, 8.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. Light honey-toned wood handles. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright enough to display, not just store — a good pick for a housewarming or new-kitchen gift where the set will actually be seen, not tucked in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"full tang\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece rather than a separate tang inserted into the handle — it's what serious cooks and collectors look for, since it means better balance and a knife that won't loosen at the handle over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Damascus pattern vary between sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every blade is folded and forged by hand, so the wave pattern on your set is unique to that piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67378127962416,"sku":null,"price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/DSC_0362_2.jpg?v=1784309201"},{"product_id":"hammered-rosewood-5-piece-damascus-chef-set","title":"Hammered Rosewood 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Steel-Capped Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive hand-forged Damascus blades, several finished with a hand-hammered texture, set in rosewood handles capped with polished steel butt ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavier, substantial feel: the steel caps counterbalance the grip and add durability for daily use, while the rosewood brings warmth to a bold, hammered-finish design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicer — 8.8\" blade, 13\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Chef's Knife — 7.5\" blade, 11.6\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaver-Style Chopper — 7.6\" blade, 11.7\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Chef's Knife — 5.6\" blade, 9.8\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility Knife — 4.7\" blade, 8.9\" overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), forged and hand-finished, full tang construction. 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