Details
Product Specs & Technical Highlights
- Primary SKU / Model ID: OW-2pc-SET
- Set Components: 1 x 8-Inch Chef Knife, 1 x 3.5-Inch Paring Knife
- Steel Metallurgy: X50CrMoV15 (High-carbon, stain-resistant French steel)
- Hardness: 58+ Rockwell (HRC) – The sweet spot for edge retention and ease of sharpening.
- Construction: Fully Forged & Full Tang – Ensures maximum structural integrity and weight balance.
- Handle Material: Premium Italian Olive Wood – Ergonomically shaped for a secure, natural grip.
- Grind: Precision Tapered Edge – Optimized for minimal food friction.
- Country of Origin: Thiers, France
- Care Instructions: Hand-wash only; dry immediately to preserve the natural wood grain and edge integrity.
- Chef's Note: The 58+ HRC rating means this blade is tough enough for high-volume dicing without being so brittle that it chips on a heavy cutting board.
When We Recommend the Made In Olive Wood Set
Who it Fits Best
Home chefs who value a 'buy-it-for-life' aesthetic and hybrid cooks who want professional French geometry without the clinical look of plastic handles.
Where it Excels
High-precision vegetable prep and slicing proteins. The weight distribution is centered at the bolster, making it incredible for fine dicing.
Professional Comparisons
It offers more 'soul' and a warmer grip than a Wusthof Classic, with a slightly more forgiving edge than high-HRC Japanese blades like Shun.
Chef Feedback
"Line cooks love the 8-inch for its nimble feel; it doesn't feel like a heavy 'German' knife, but it has enough heft to fly through a bag of onions."
Trade-offs & Considerations
The olive wood requires more maintenance than POM or composite handles. If you aren't willing to hand-dry your knives, choose the Made In black-handle version instead.
Additional Info
| SKU | OW-2pc-SET |
|---|---|
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Handle Material | Olive Wood |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58+ |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
