{"product_id":"3-piece-chef-santoku-paring-knife-set","title":"3-Piece Chef, Santoku \u0026 Paring Knife Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe three knives you actually reach for every day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of what happens in a kitchen comes down to three knives: something for meat and general prep, something for fast chopping and dicing, and something small for detail work. This set gives you exactly those three, an \u003cstrong\u003e8\" Chef Knife, a 5\" Santoku and a 3.5\" Paring Knife, without paying for five extra blades you'd rarely touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is finished with a razor-sharp \u003cstrong\u003e15° edge\u003c\/strong\u003e and built \u003cstrong\u003efull tang \u003c\/strong\u003efor real balance and control, the same construction used across our full knife range. The ergonomic pakkawood handles stay comfortable through longer prep sessions and won't crack or loosen the way cheaper handles do after a year of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy cooks choose this set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essentials, Nothing Else:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers meat, vegetables, and detail work, the three cuts most home kitchens actually need daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Tang Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every knife is built full tang for consistent control, not just the chef knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Last:\u003c\/strong\u003e High grade stainless steel, sharpened to 15°, resists corrosion through years of regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non slip pakkawood handles stay secure through longer prep sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Give:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives in a presentation box, no extra wrapping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChef (Gyuto) Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll purpose, meat, fish, vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrep work, fruit, delicate cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParing Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeeling, detail work, garnishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Why only three knives instead of a full set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the three sizes most home cooks reach for daily, an all purpose chef knife, a smaller knife for fast prep and fruit, and a paring knife for detail work. If you're not ready for a full 8-piece set, this covers the essentials without the extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Are these the same knives as in the 8-Piece Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, identical construction and steel, full tang, 15° edge, pakkawood handles. This is simply the 8\" Chef, 5\" Santoku and 3.5\" Paring Knife from that same set, sold on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Are the handles real wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePakkawood, a hardwood stabilized with resin for durability. It won't warp, crack or absorb water the way an untreated wood handle can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What are the blades made of, and will they hold an edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh grade stainless steel with a precision layered pattern, sharpened to 15° per side and corrosion resistant, built for years of regular use rather than a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Is this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash is recommended for all three knives, to protect both the edge and the handles long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Is this a good gift, or a good starter set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the three knives most people actually use, in one box, making it a practical gift or a lower cost way into the range before committing to the full set. 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