Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set

The Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set covers most of the cutting in a home kitchen with just two knives: an 8-inch chef knife for chopping and slicing, and a 3.8-inch paring knife for the small, precise work. Both are fully forged in Thiers, France, from single rods of X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel, with full tangs and olive wood handles.


What Each Knife Does

  • 8-inch chef knife: Chops onions and herbs, breaks down squash, and slices meat.
  • 3.8-inch paring knife: Peels, cores, hulls, and trims in the hand or on the board.

Why It Performs

  • Fully forged, full tang: Each knife is shaped from one rod of steel that runs through the handle, for strength and balance.
  • Forgiving European steel: X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ is tough, corrosion resistant, and easy to bring back with a honing rod.
  • Olive wood handles: Each handle has its own grain, so no two sets look alike.

Choosing the Right Made In Set

To add a serrated knife for bread, the Made In 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set includes the Made In 9-inch Forged Olive Wood Bread Knife. Each knife is also sold individually: the Made In 8-inch Forged Olive Wood Chef Knife and the Made In 3.8-inch Forged Olive Wood Paring Knife.

SKU: OW-2pc-SET

Availability: In stock

As low as: $249.00

Price as configured: $249.00

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  • Details

    What’s Included

    • 8-inch chef knife: 216 mm (8.5 in.) blade; 330 mm (13 in.) overall; 198 g (7 oz.)
    • 3.8-inch paring knife: 97 mm (3.8 in.) blade; 203 mm (8 in.) overall; 94 g (3.3 oz.)

    Specifications

    • Hardness: 58+ HRC
    • Edge: 18°
    • Blade steel: X50CrMoV15 Nitro+ stainless steel
    • Construction: Fully forged from a single rod of steel, full tang
    • Handle: Olive wood
    • Origin: Forged in Thiers, France
    • Warranty: Made In lifetime warranty

    Care

    • Hand wash only and dry immediately. Soaking and the dishwasher damage olive wood.
    • Oil the handle periodically with food-safe mineral oil to keep the wood from drying out.
    • Cut on wood or plastic boards only.

    When We Recommend the Made In 2-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set

    Who it Fits Best

    Home cooks who want two well-made knives instead of a block of rarely used ones, and who like the look and feel of a wood handle.

    Where it Excels

    Everyday prep: the chef knife handles chopping and slicing, and the paring knife covers peeling, trimming, and detail work.

    Professional Comparisons

    Against Made In’s Made In 8-inch Japanese Damascus Steel Gyuto, the olive wood chef knife uses tougher European X50CrMoV15 steel with an 18-degree edge, where the gyuto uses harder VG-10 with a finer 15-degree edge. Both are rated 58+ HRC and weigh about the same, 7 oz. against 7.25 oz. Choose the olive wood knife for a forgiving, easy-to-hone edge, and the gyuto for thinner, more precise cuts.

    Chef Feedback

    Trade-offs & Considerations

    Olive wood needs more care than a synthetic handle: hand wash, dry right away, and oil it now and then. Made In also makes these knives with black handles for cooks who prefer less upkeep.

    Additional Info

    SKU OW-2pc-SET
    Grind Asymmetrical/Compound
    Stainless Yes
    Country of Manufacture France
    Handle Material Olive Wood
    Rockwell Hardness 58+
    Steel Type X50CrMoV15
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price No

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