Signature 2-Knife Starter Set — American Walnut

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SIGNATURE 2 KNIFE STARTER SET — AMERICAN WALNUT

The Signature 2 Knife Starter Set combines two versatile knives for everyday kitchen and barbecue preparation. The set includes a 9-inch Chef XL Knife for chopping, slicing and preparing larger ingredients, together with a 5½-inch Boning Knife for trimming fat, removing thin skin and working precisely around meat and connective tissue.

The Chef XL Knife provides additional cutting length and knuckle clearance while retaining an agile, responsive feel. The compact Boning Knife provides the manoeuvrability and control required for detailed trimming tasks.

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

Chef XL Knife

Blade length: 9 in / 23 cm

Overall length: 15 in / 38 cm

Weight: 9 oz / 250 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.