{"product_id":"black-1095-carbon-steel-chef-knife-set","title":"5-Piece Black 1095 Carbon Steel Chef Knife Set, Micarta Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5-piece chef knife set hand forged from 1095 high carbon steel with a black coating, fitted with Micarta handles and packed in a leather roll. Overall lengths run from 8 to 13 inches, and the handles are 5 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeton Twist Knives builds it for kitchen and BBQ work, and the leather roll makes the set easy to carry to a cookout or hand over as a gift. The Micarta handles give a plain, secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 5 knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall lengths: 8 to 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 1095 high carbon steel, black coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: about 58 to 60 HRC, per the maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: leather roll, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by: Teton Twist Knives, hand forged and finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1095 is carbon steel, not stainless, so it will rust if you leave it wet. Wash each knife with soap and water, dry it completely, and wipe a thin coat of oil or wax on the blade. Don't leave the knives in the leather roll for long stretches, because leather pulls in moisture and can rust the blades. To keep the edges keen, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-sharpen-a-kitchen-knife\"\u003eHow to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 1095 steel stainless?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's a high carbon steel, so it needs drying after every wash and a light coat of oil or wax to keep rust off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I store the knives in the leather roll?\u003c\/strong\u003e For carrying and short stays, yes. The maker warns against leaving them in it for long periods, since leather holds moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hard is the steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker rates it at about 58 to 60 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teton Twist Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55105169129838,"sku":"Micarta","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8324\/4142\/files\/il_1588xN.3698788075_e2ld.webp?v=1790230166","url":"https:\/\/winedropcookery.com\/products\/black-1095-carbon-steel-chef-knife-set","provider":"Wine Drop Cookery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}