Samura Shadow Knife Set, 3 pcs

The Samura Shadow knife set brings together three kitchen knives: a 99 mm paring knife, a 150 mm utility knife and a 208 mm chef's knife. Together they take you from peeling potatoes and cutting cheese to chopping herbs, slicing meat and preparing fish. All three knives share the series' sleek black-on-black look.

Blade and steel

Each blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. At this hardness the edges hold up well to everyday cutting, and when they need it, a whetstone brings them back without much effort. Every knife has a double-bevel edge, ground on both sides, which keeps resharpening straightforward.

The blades carry a black non-stick coating. It helps keep food from sticking to the blade as you slice and gives the knives their distinctive dark look.

The paring knife has a short blade for peeling, while the chef's knife has a long, wide blade designed for cutting, chopping and shredding.

Handle and balance

The black handles are made of ABS plastic, a durable material that is comfortable to hold. The three knives weigh 223 g net in total.

Best uses

• Peeling potatoes and cutting fruit and vegetables with the paring knife
• Slicing cheese, sausage and bread with the utility knife
• Peeling and slicing small fruit and vegetables with the utility knife
• Chopping and shredding vegetables and herbs with the chef's knife
• Slicing boneless meat and preparing fish with the chef's knife

What's in the set

• Paring knife 99 mm
• Utility knife 150 mm
• Chef's knife 208 mm

Care and sharpening

Before first use, rinse the knives with hot water and wipe them dry. Clean them by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry them after each use; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knives should not be left in the sink for long. Use wooden or plastic boards, never glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Keep the knives in a brush block or knife holder where the blades do not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Shadow series

The Shadow series is built around a sleek black-on-black design: a black non-stick coating on AUS-8 blades and durable ABS plastic handles. Like all SAMURA knives, the set comes with a 2-year warranty.