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3 knives + rod
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$287$318Free US delivery over $125

Save 10% against buying the 3 knives and a sharpening rod separately. Free US delivery.

A first proper set, ready to give.

A first proper set: three knives and a sharpening rod to keep them sharp. An excellent gift for every occasion like newlyweds, birthdays, Christmas and more.

30-day returns. Cook and use it first, then decide.

Warranty covers qualifying manufacturing defects.

Free US delivery over $125. Most orders arrive within 5 working days.

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Sienna Gift Starter: the Sienna 3-piece set plus the Sienna sharpening rod
Sienna Gift Starter
Sienna Sharpening Rod
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3 knives

Chef, santoku and utility.

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10Cr15CoMoV · 60 ± 2 HRC

67-layer Damascus cladding, acid-etched.

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Sienna sharpening rod

A few light strokes keep the edge keen between sharpenings.

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Save 10% as a bundle

Less than buying every piece separately. Free US delivery.

Why this knife

A first proper set, ready to give.

A first proper set: three knives and a sharpening rod to keep them sharp. The chef, santoku and utility knives cover every cut. The sharpening rod keeps the edges keen between sharpenings.

Some cooks want a knife with weight in the hand. Sienna has a full-tang rosewood handle with polished rivets, so the balance sits close to your grip. Each cut feels steady and sure.

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV, a stainless steel with cobalt, at 60 ± 2 HRC. It is clad in 67-layer 316L stainless Damascus. Acid-etching brings out the pattern, so no two blades look the same.

Sienna suits the cook who chops with a rocking motion and wants a knife that looks as good on the counter as it works on the board. Wash it by hand, hone it often, and the edge and the pattern last for years.

Materials

what it is made of

We name our steel and publish our hardness.

Core and edge construction

  • 33 Layers Of 316/316L stainlessouter layer
  • 10Cr15CoMoV core60 ± 2 HRC cutting edge
  • 33 Layers Of 316/316L stainlessouter layer

Core steel

10Cr15CoMoV

Cobalt-bearing stainless, the same class as Japan's VG-10. The name is the recipe:

10about 1% carbonhardness, edge holding
Cr15about 15% chromiumstainless, resists rust
Cocobaltkeeps the steel hard
Momolybdenumtoughness, rust resistance
Vvanadiumfine grain, keen edge

Hardness · Rockwell C

60 ± 2 HRC

Noticeably harder than most Western knives, so the edge stays keen longer between sharpenings, and still sharpens easily at home.

Most Western knives · 56 HRC Sienna · 60 ± 2 HRC

HRC → harder

Rosewood Western Handle

Handle

Rosewood Western Handle

Full tang with polished rivets, giving Sienna real weight and a grounded, deliberate grip with every cut.

Damascus, Acid-Etched

Finish

Damascus, Acid-Etched

The 67-layer pattern is drawn out with acid-etching, so every blade carries it like a fingerprint, never quite the same twice.

How to use it

made for the board

Best for

  • Chef knife, 8": slicing tomatoes and onions, chopping vegetables and herbs, mincing garlic, slicing boneless meat and fish
  • Santoku, 7": slicing and dicing vegetables, fine herbs, boneless chicken and fish, and thin slices of cheese
  • Utility knife, 5": fruit, sandwiches, trimming meat, shallots and small vegetables, and slicing cured sausage or cheese
  • Sharpening rod: light honing before each cooking session

Avoid

  • Chef knife, 8": bones, frozen food, hard squash rinds you must pry through, and glass, stone or ceramic boards
  • Santoku, 7": a heavy rocking motion, bones, frozen food and hard boards
  • Utility knife, 5": large vegetables that need a long blade, bones, frozen food and hard boards
  • Sharpening rod: pressing hard or honing at the wrong angle

Care

  • 01Hand wash and dry at once.
  • 02Use a wood or soft synthetic board, never glass or stone.
  • 03Hone with the Sienna sharpening rod: 4 to 6 light strokes per side at about 15 degrees, before you cook.
  • 04Store the knives so the edges don't touch other metal.

In the box

what arrives at your door

Everything inside, piece by piece.

KuroZhen black gift box with the red band
KuroZhen keepsake coin turning
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Gift boxOur black and red gift box. Your knife arrives ready to give.
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Keepsake coinKuroZhen on one side, 礼 (gift) on the other.
KuroZhen knife manual
03Knife manualQuick start, care, sharpening, safety and storage in one pocket booklet.
Card sleeve with a diamond window
04Card sleeveHolds your four cards behind a diamond window.
Brand story card
05Brand story cardWhy we started KuroZhen and where your knife is made.
Gift coin card
06Gift coin cardThe tradition behind the coin, and what to do with it.
Warranty and returns card
07Warranty and returns30-day returns and a limited lifetime warranty.
Personal message card
08Personal message cardA blank card for your own note to whoever receives it.

A note from our founders

“The kitchen is where a home comes alive. Meals start there, and people stay there long after the plates are cleared.”

We started KuroZhen because the knife is at the centre of that room. A good knife is the one you reach for every day. It should feel right in your hand, and you should know what it is made of.

So we name our steel, we publish our hardness and we tell you where our knives are made: Yangjiang, China, a city that has made blades for more than 1,400 years. Kuro is Japanese for black. Zhen is Chinese for precious. We hope your knife becomes both.

The KuroZhen founders

Complete the set

build your sienna kitchen

Same steel, same finish, same handle.

Sienna 5-Piece Set

Sienna 5-Piece Set

$399

Only $72 more than the chef, santoku and utility bought individually, with the bread and paring knives included. Free US delivery.

  • Chef knife
  • Bread knife
  • Santoku knife
  • Utility knife
  • Paring knife
View the set
Sienna 6-Piece Steak Set

Sienna 6-Piece Steak Set

$269
Kitchen Scissors

Kitchen Scissors

$55
Magnetic Knife Stand

Magnetic Knife Stand

$119

FAQs

what to know about sienna

Still unsure? Email support@kurozhen.com. We are happy to help you choose the right knife, or the right gift.

This bundle costs 10% less than buying every piece in it separately. The saving is applied automatically at checkout.
Yes. It arrives ready to give, with the keepsake coin and its story card, and a gift card you can personalise.
Choose Sienna if you like a knife with some weight and a rocking chop. The Western rosewood handle carries more weight toward your hand than a Japanese wa-handle.
The core is 10Cr15CoMoV at 60 ± 2 HRC; that is the steel that cuts. The 67 Damascus layers protect the core and make the pattern. Layer count does not make a knife sharper.
Hand wash with mild soap, then dry at once. Wipe off acidic food, such as lemon or tomato, soon after you cut it. Never use the dishwasher or a scouring pad.
Hone with the Sienna sharpening rod in this bundle, or the 5000-grit side of a whetstone. When honing no longer helps, sharpen on a 1000-grit stone.
Most US orders are delivered within 5 working days, depending on the items ordered and your delivery location. Delivery is free on orders over $125, and we send tracking as soon as it ships.
KuroZhen will cover qualifying manufacturing and workmanship defects under the final warranty policy.
You have 30 days to return it. If the edge chips in normal use, send us photos and tell us what happened. We'll assess it under the warranty and help with the next step.
Email us at support@kurozhen.com. We're happy to help you choose the right knife, or the right gift.