Stormwood 5-Piece Chef Knife Set — Black Hammered Blades, Grey Wood & Rosewood Handles
Stainless Steel · 55 to 60 HRC
Steel & Hardness
Blade steel: Stainless Steel
Hardness: 55 to 60 HRC (Rockwell scale)
Corrosion-resistant alloy with chromium content above 10.5%. Easy to maintain, holds a good edge, and ideal for everyday use and humid environments.
Dimensions & Weight
| Piece | Overall | Blade | Handle | Blade Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slicer | 12.2" | 8.2" | 5" | 2" |
| Chef Knife (Large) | 12.1" | 7.5" | 5" | 1.2" |
| Cleaver-Style Chopper | 11.5" | 7" | 5" | 2" |
| Chef Knife (Small) | 11" | 6.3" | 5" | 1.6" |
| Utility Knife | 8.6" | 4.5" | 4.5" | 1.2" |
All measurements approximate; hand-forged pieces may vary slightly.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap, and dry immediately — never leave a blade soaking or run it through a dishwasher. Wipe on a light coat of food-grade mineral oil after use to protect the steel, and store it dry in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip. A few seconds of care after each use keeps a hand-forged edge true for decades.
Personalisation & Engraving
Add free engraving with the option above — up to 20 characters on the blade, or engrave the leather sheath. Adds 2 business days. Engraved pieces are final sale. For any other engraving request, email us at info@northboundblade.com.
Shipping & Returns
We ship worldwide, fully tracked, with free shipping on orders over $150 to Canada and the USA. Each piece is prepared within 2 business days; delivery to Canada and the USA usually takes 8–11 business days, and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.
Full-price items can be returned within 14 days of delivery, unused and in their original packaging. Sale items and engraved pieces are final sale. If any piece, including a sale or engraved piece, arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us and we'll refund or replace it and cover the return shipping.
From the forge
About this piece
Five black hammered blades, storm-grey wood and warm rosewood.
A complete five-piece kitchen set, hand-forged from stainless steel with a black powder-coated, hammered finish. The deep hammer pattern helps food release from the blade, and the black finish gives a dramatic, low-shine look. Each handle starts with a rosewood section at the blade, then a thin red liner and streaked grey wood, fixed with steel pins to a full tang that ends in a black steel butt with a hanging hole. Rolled in a stitched black leather roll.
What's in the set:
| Piece | Overall | Blade | Handle | Blade width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slicer | 12.2 in | 8.2 in | 5 in | 2 in |
| Chef's knife (large) | 12.1 in | 7.5 in | 5 in | 1.2 in |
| Cleaver-style chopper | 11.5 in | 7 in | 5 in | 2 in |
| Chef's knife (small) | 11 in | 6.3 in | 5 in | 1.6 in |
| Utility knife | 8.6 in | 4.5 in | 4.5 in | 1.2 in |
The details: hand-forged stainless steel with a black powder coat and hammered finish. Straight edges. Full tang construction. Grey wood and rosewood handles with a red liner, steel pins and black steel butts with hanging holes. Black leather roll included. Free engraving on a blade (up to 20 characters) or on the leather roll; engraving adds 2 business days, and personalised items are final sale.
A gift worth giving: a matched set that covers every job on the board, from trimming and slicing to chopping vegetables and portioning meat, with two-tone wooden handles that stand out on any counter.
A few simple habits keep the black finish looking its best: see our Knife Care guide.
FAQ
Is this dishwasher safe? No. Hand wash with a soft sponge and dry right away. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, which can wear the black coating.
What's included? Five knives (a slicer, a large and a small chef's knife, a cleaver-style chopper and a utility knife), rolled in a black leather roll.
What's the hole in each handle for? A hanging hole for hook or rail storage.
Can I have it engraved? Yes, free: up to 20 characters on a blade or on the leather roll.
01 — Forged
Shaped at the anvil
Bar stock is heated and hammered to shape by hand — every bevel drawn out at the anvil, never stamped from a sheet.
02 — Tempered
Hardened true
Each blade is hardened and tempered in controlled cycles, balancing a keen, hard edge with a resilient spine.
03 — Finished
Fitted & inspected
Ground, polished and fitted with its handle, then inspected edge to pommel before it ever leaves the forge.