{"product_id":"take-series-kitchen-knife-set","title":"Take Series Kitchen Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Take Series is a matched kitchen collection forged from a single specification and, so every blade you choose handles, balances, and cuts like part of one set. Each knife runs a stainless steel cutting core clad in suminagashi Damascus with a high-contrast finish, hardened for edge retention for a keen, long-holding edge. The Santos rosewood wa-handle is consistent across the lineup, giving a light, agile feel in hand whichever knives you build into your set. Choose the blades that match how you actually cook: the Gyuto as the workhorse for proteins, vegetables, and herbs; the Kiritsuke as a chef-slicer hybrid for precise push cuts and clean slicing; the Santoku for fast everyday chopping, dicing, and mincing; the Nakiri for straight-down, full-contact vegetable work; the Honesuki for breaking down poultry and trimming around bone; and the Petty for detail tasks, garnish, and in-hand peeling. Build a focused pair or a full working lineup from the same forge, and add to it over time without ever mixing steels, finishes, or handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnified build across the collection: stainless steel cutting core, suminagashi Damascus cladding, and a Santos rosewood wa-handle on every knife you add\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMatched from one forge so blades share the same edge geometry, finish, and balance instead of being assembled from mismatched lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuild-your-set format lets you pick only the blades you use and expand later with knives that match exactly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCovers the core kitchen roles: the versatile Gyuto and Santoku, Kiritsuke for precision slicing, Nakiri for vegetables, Honesuki for poultry and boning, and Petty for detail tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast suminagashi Damascus over a hardened stainless steel core delivers a sharp, durable edge with controlled flex and reliable wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLight, agile wa-handle balance suits long prep sessions and precise knife control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your Take Series set from the same forge: Gyuto, Kiritsuke, Santoku, Nakiri, Honesuki, and Petty, each sharing a stainless steel core, suminagashi Damascus, and a Santos rosewood wa-handle so every blade you choose matches the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by our warranty against manufacturing defects and 30-day returns. Free shipping on all US orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATSUHIRA","offers":[{"title":"Full Set (6 pc)","offer_id":60299455496526,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/6405\/4606\/files\/download_272af6dead1f_a80e5a43-6e5c-4ffc-b29e-d63b159f1052.jpg?v=1785957629","url":"https:\/\/www.matsuhira.com\/products\/take-series-kitchen-knife-set","provider":"MATSUHIRA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}