7-Piece Knife Set - Retro Series (PM8S)

When you're setting up a kitchen from scratch, or replacing the block set that's been quietly losing its edge for years, this is the one to reach for. Seven pieces: five knives for every cutting motion you'll use, plus kitchen scissors and a solid wooden holder to keep everything accessible on the bench.

What's in the Set

• 8.5" Chef Knife: The daily anchor. Curved belly for rock-chopping a pile of onions down to nothing, long enough to break down a whole chicken without repositioning.
• 8.5" Bread Knife: Serrated for gripping crusts without tearing. Sourdough, brioche, and ripe heirloom tomatoes all come away in clean slices.
• 7" Santoku Knife: The push-cut specialist with a flat belly. Shaves zucchini into paper-thin coins, dices capsicum fast, and handles fish fillets without dragging.
• 6" Utility Knife: The in-between blade for jobs where the chef knife is too much. Trim silverskin off a pork fillet, halve a peach, slice a small block of cheese without the bulk.
• 4" Paring Knife: The in-hand blade. Peel apples, devein prawns, segment citrus, or score the skin on a duck breast before it goes in the pan.
• Kitchen Scissors: Spring-loaded and full-featured. Break down spatchcock poultry, snip fresh herbs straight over the pan, or cut pizza without dragging toppings.
• Wooden Holder: An open-bottomed block that keeps the set on the bench and the edges clear of drawer contact.

3-Layer Steel, One Shared Core

Every blade in the set is built on the same foundation: a 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon steel core sandwiched in two outer layers of softer stainless. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, the core takes a keen edge and holds it through extended sessions. That hardness is what you pay for. The outer layers add corrosion resistance, so the knives don't demand the obsessive dry-and-oil routine that a purely carbon blade requires.

The Retro Handle

The octagonal shape is what separates this series from every other handle on the market. Deep red wood paired with genuine black buffalo horn at the collar. It's a traditional Japanese profile that locks in your grip whether you're pinching the blade for control or wrapping the full hand around for a power cut. Full tang through to the end cap. No rattle, no flex, no hot spots after a long session.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 3-Layer 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel Core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 7-piece set: 8.5" Chef + 8.5" Bread + 7" Santoku + 6" Utility + 4" Paring + Kitchen Scissors + Wooden Holder
• Handle: Red Wood & Black Buffalo Horn (Octagonal), full tang
• Use: A complete daily prep lineup covering all cutting tasks from large proteins to fine in-hand work, with serrated and scissor capability included.
• Series: Retro Series (PM8S)
• Model: PM8S-H7

Complete Your Set

If you want to extend the block, the Retro 10" Carving Knife (PM8S-10QR) is the right addition for large roasts and holiday proteins where the chef knife's length runs short. For the vegetable half of your prep, the Retro 7" Nakiri (PM8S-XC) adds a dedicated flat-grind chopper to your counter.