Scaleforge 5-Piece Damascus Chef Knife Set — Rosewood, Steel-Cap Handles
Damascus Steel · 58 to 62 HRC
Steel & Hardness
Blade steel: Damascus Steel
Hardness: 58 to 62 HRC (Rockwell scale)
Hand-forged layered steel folded to reveal a distinctive flowing wave pattern — no two blades are alike. Prized for its hard cutting edge and excellent edge retention. Hand wash, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the etched pattern.
Dimensions & Weight
Exact measurements for this piece are being added — reach out and we're happy to confirm dimensions before you order.
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 5 business days, and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.
If something isn't right when it arrives, request a return within 14 days of delivery — we review every request with care and will always work with you to make it right. Engraved pieces are final sale.
From the forge
About this piece
Five hand-forged Damascus blades — including a broad cleaver-style chopper — set in dark rosewood handles capped with curved, polished steel butt ends, each with a forged hanging hole. Rolled in a stitched leather carry case.
Every blade is forged to show two Damascus patterns in one piece: a raindrop-and-scale motif running along most of the blade, giving way to a tight mosaic ring pattern near the spine — a distinctive, layered look that carries across the full five-piece set.
The details: Damascus steel (58–62 HRC) — hand-forged, dual-pattern (raindrop/scale blending to mosaic ring). Full tang construction. Five pieces: chef's knife, cleaver-style chopper, and three graduated utility/paring knives. Rosewood handles with polished steel, curved butt caps and forged hanging holes. Rolled in a stitched leather carry case. Hand wash, dry immediately, light coat of food-grade oil.
A gift worth giving: A complete, matched set with genuine visual presence — the dual-pattern Damascus and steel-capped handles make this one of the more distinctive sets in the collection, whether it's going on your own counter or someone else's.
Every piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our Knife Care guide covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.
FAQ
Is this dishwasher safe? No — hand wash only, dry immediately, and apply a light coat of food-grade oil to protect the Damascus pattern.
What's included? Five knives — a chef's knife, a cleaver-style chopper, and three graduated utility/paring knives — rolled in a stitched leather carry case.
What's the hole in each handle for? A forged hanging hole — handy for hook or magnetic-strip storage.
What does "full tang" mean, and why does it matter? The blade steel runs the full length of the handle in one solid piece — real durability across daily kitchen use.
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.