Katana Saya Olive Wood Knife Block Set 6 Piece
Katana Saya Olive Wood Knife Block Set 6 Piece
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- Free Mainland UK delivery over £49 - No Quibble Returns
Every everyday knife you need, in one handsome wooden block. The set brings together a chef's, carving, bread, utility and paring knife, each with a 67-layer Damascus steel blade and an olive wood handle.
- Five essential knives: 20cm chef's, 20cm carving, 20cm bread, 12cm utility and 9cm paring knives.
- 67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel: Holds a keen edge, resists corrosion and shows a distinctive layered pattern.
- Hardened to HRC60+: A hard blade that stays sharp for longer.
- Olive wood handle: Warm natural wood with an opal-effect ring, comfortable and well balanced.
- Solid wooden block: Light brown wood that keeps every knife safe and to hand.
What Customers Ask About This Product
Which knife should I use for what?
Use the chef's knife for most chopping and slicing, the carving knife for roasts, and the bread knife for crusty loaves and cakes. The utility knife handles smaller slicing and trimming, and the paring knife peeling and fine work.
How often will it need sharpening?
Katana Saya suggest honing with a sharpening steel every few times you cook, and sharpening fully with a whetstone or roller sharpener every 3 to 6 months. Regular honing keeps the edge feeling sharp between sharpens.
Is Damascus steel just for looks?
No. Forge-welding 67 layers of steel gives a blade that holds its edge, stays tough and resists corrosion. The rippled pattern is simply a sign of how it was made.
In our experience...
Use a wooden or plastic board. Glass, stone and ceramic boards dull a fine edge fast. Wood and plastic give a little as you cut, which protects the blade.
Use the claw grip. Tuck your fingertips under your knuckles and rest the blade against them as you slice. Your fingers stay out of the way and every cut is more even.
Honing isn't sharpening. A steel realigns the edge between uses; a whetstone or roller sharpener removes metal to form a new edge. You need both, just not as often for the second.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Washing: Handwash only, with a soft cloth and mild washing-up liquid. The dishwasher blunts and chips blades and damages wooden handles.
Drying: Towel dry straight after washing, so the blade and the olive wood handle aren't left wet.
Storage: Keep it in its sheath, a knife block or another safe place, out of reach of children.
Why Buy From Art of Living?
Founded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers select quality tableware and cookware. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care.
- No-quibble returns, even used items
- Half-price accidental damage replacement for two years
- Price match guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I've used it and don't like it?
Return it anyway. Our no-quibble guarantee covers used items. If it's not right for you, get in touch and we'll sort out a refund.
How does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?
If you accidentally break this item within two years of buying it, we'll replace it at half price. Just get in touch with proof of purchase and a photo of the damage.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take 5-7 working days (but is usually much quicker than that), and it's free on orders over £49. Next day delivery is available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.
Can I collect this item instead of having it delivered?
Yes. You can collect from our Reigate shop (72 High Street, RH2 9AP), our Cobham shop (16 Anyards Road, KT11 2JZ), or our warehouse in Redhill (40 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW). Just select click and collect at checkout. If the option isn't available, this is because there isn't enough stock in your selected collection location. Please get in touch and we can organise stock to be transferred to the right place.
