Details
What’s Included
- 8-inch chef knife: 216 mm (8.5 in.) blade; 330 mm (13 in.) overall; 198 g (7 oz.)
- 9-inch bread knife: 229 mm (9 in.) serrated blade; 356 mm (14 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
- 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 3-Piece Forged Olive Wood Knife Set
Who it Fits Best
Home cooks who want a complete, matched set of essential knives with wood handles, without a block full of specialty blades.
Where it Excels
Covering the three jobs that take most kitchen time: chopping and slicing, crusty bread, and small detail work.
Professional Comparisons
Against Made In’s Made In 3-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set, this set swaps the Japanese santoku and nakiri for a bread knife and a paring knife, and uses tougher X50CrMoV15 steel with an 18-degree edge rather than VG-10 with a 15-degree edge. Choose this set for a classic European lineup with a bread knife, and the Japanese set for thinner, more precise blades focused on vegetables.
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. The serrated bread knife needs a serration rod or professional service to sharpen.
Additional Info
| SKU | OW-3pc-SET |
|---|---|
| Grind | No |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Handle Material | Olive Wood |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58+ |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
