{"product_id":"messermeister-kawashima-starter-set-3-piece","title":"Messermeister Kawashima Starter Set 3 Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKawashima 3 Piece Starter Set with Chef's, Utility and Paring Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree everyday knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" chef's knife for chopping, 6\" utility knife for in-between jobs and a paring knife for finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakefu San Mai SG2 powdered steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade is handcrafted in Seki, Japan, rated 64 HRC, with a satin\/blasted finish, flat grind and 15° edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching walnut Pakkawood handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same walnut Pakkawood handle on every knife in the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKawashima Starter Set 3 Piece Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Kawashima Starter Set brings together the three knives most cooks reach for every day. The 8\" chef's knife handles chopping, slicing and dicing, the 6\" utility knife covers trimming and smaller cuts, and the paring knife is for peeling and detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is handcrafted in Seki, Japan from Takefu San Mai SG2 powdered steel, hardened to 64 HRC with a 15° edge, and fitted with a walnut Pakkawood handle. The set does not include a block or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Kawashima 3 Piece Starter Set Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks building a first set of premium Japanese knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the three most-used knives without extra pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchens that already have knife storage such as a magnetic strip or in-drawer tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" Chef's Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" Utility Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.75\" Paring Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade clean right after cutting acidic or salty foods such as tomatoes, citrus and vinegar-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister covers its knives with the Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Report a manufacturing defect to Messermeister within 10 days of receipt and before first use. Knives bought from an authorized dealer must be registered with Messermeister within 10 days of purchase to activate coverage, and the warranty is non-transferable. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, improper care or storage, or product modifications. After first use, contact Messermeister about bent tips, wood handle damage, rust or dull blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister was founded in 1981 by Bernd and Debra Dressler and moved its headquarters to Ojai, California in 1986. The name means “knife master” in German. Today the family company is women-owned and run by second-generation sisters Chelcea and Kirsten Dressler, who design in California and manufacture in Germany, Portugal, Italy, Japan and Asia. Messermeister introduced polished 15-degree edges on German-style knives in 1992 and has supplied Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools. 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