Set of 3 Damascus Chef Knives, High Carbon Ulu and Cleaver

A Titan International Knives kitchen set with three matching Damascus steel chef knives, a high carbon steel ulu, and a high carbon steel short cleaver, five knives in all. Only the three chef knives are Damascus; the ulu and the cleaver are high carbon steel.

The three chef knives handle everyday slicing and chopping. The ulu has a crescent-shaped blade with the handle set above it, so you cut by rocking it across the board, which makes quick work of herbs and chopped vegetables. The short cleaver takes the heavier chopping.

Specifications

• Pieces: 5 knives
• Chef knives: 3, matching, Damascus steel
• Ulu: 1, high carbon steel
• Cleaver: 1 short cleaver, high carbon steel
• Made by: Titan International Knives

Care

The ulu and cleaver are high carbon steel, which rusts if it's left wet, so wash all five knives by hand and dry them right away. A thin wipe of food-safe oil on the carbon steel blades helps between uses. For honing and sharpening, see How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife.

Questions

What knives are in the set? Three matching Damascus chef knives, one high carbon ulu, and one high carbon short cleaver.

Are all five knives Damascus steel? No. The three chef knives are Damascus. The ulu and the short cleaver are high carbon steel.

What is an ulu used for? Rocking cuts. You press and roll the curved blade across the board, which suits mincing herbs and chopping vegetables.

Do the high carbon knives need special care? Yes. Dry them as soon as they're washed and keep a light coat of oil on the blades, or they'll rust.