Signature Brisket & Boning 2-Knife Starter Set — American Walnut

The Signature 2 Knife Brisket Starter Set combines two precise, purpose-designed knives for preparing and serving brisket and larger cuts of meat. The set includes a 5½-inch Boning Knife for trimming fat, removing thin skin and working around connective tissue, together with a 10½-inch Brisket Knife for producing long, clean and even slices.

The compact Boning Knife provides the agility and control required for detailed preparation. The Brisket Knife offers additional reach for longer slicing strokes while retaining a balanced, responsive feel.

Each blade uses a Japanese VG-10 cutting core hardened to 60 HRC ±1, clad with 33 layers of stainless Damascus steel on each side for a 67-layer construction in total. VG-10 was selected for its combination of edge retention, corrosion resistance and durability, providing a fine cutting edge while remaining practical for regular use.

Each handle is made from solid American walnut and individually shaped and finished by hand. Route 83 developed its handle design around grip and hand position rather than adopting a conventional Western or Japanese handle shape. The result is a secure, natural grip designed to reduce unnecessary hand pressure and contribute to each knife’s balanced, responsive feel.

Stainless-steel handle caps provide strength and act as a counterweight, helping balance each knife from blade to handle.

Both knives are individually hand-finished and supplied together in a premium storage box.

SPECIFICATIONS

Steel: Japanese VG-10 cutting core with 66 layers of 18/10 and 18/0 stainless Damascus cladding, 67 layers in total

Hardness: 60 HRC ±1

Handle: solid American walnut, individually shaped and finished by hand

Set: 2 knives

Boning Knife

Blade length: 5½ in / 13.5 cm

Overall length: 10¼ in / 25.8 cm

Weight: 3⅞ oz / 110 g

Brisket Knife

Blade length: 10½ in / 26.5 cm

Overall length: 16 in / 40.5 cm

Weight: 9½ oz / 270 g

CARE

Route 83 stainless-steel knives require straightforward care. Wash by hand with warm water and mild detergent and dry after use. The blades do not require oiling and are suitable for normal food preparation, including acidic ingredients.

Natural hardwood handles require no routine oiling. If desired, an occasional application of food-safe oil can be used to enhance the natural grain and appearance of the timber.

NATURAL MATERIALS

American walnut varies in grain, color, texture and character. This natural variation is limited to the appearance of the handles and does not affect the knives’ dimensions, construction, balance or performance.

Blade finish: Unplated Damascus. No titanium plating.