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May 12, 2026 7:54 PM

Cold Steel Japanese VG-10 Damascus 3-PC Kitchen Knife Set $916.65

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This Cold Steel three piece Japanese knife set is positioned as a handsome Seki City, Japan made VG10 Damascus trio, with praise for the steel, the hammered look, and the handforged build. The set is also seen as a strange value point, since VG10 Damascus is described as mostly cosmetic at this price and the trio is compared unfavorably with cheaper Shun and Miyabi options. The unusual mix of santoku, gyuto, and petty, along with the dark burl handles and blade pattern, makes the appeal narrow. A better fit for buyers who care about the look and origin as much as the cutting performance.

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May 15, 2026 1:59 PM
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NovatoMay 15, 2026 1:59 PM
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Is that in yen?
May 15, 2026 2:07 PM
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erishunMay 15, 2026 2:07 PM
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Quote from CleverSofa2303 View quoted comment :
Made in China
these are handforged in Seki City, Japan.

whether that makes them worth $916 is certainly up for debate...
May 15, 2026 3:32 PM
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crrinkMay 15, 2026 3:32 PM
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I'd think one would be better off with a comparable Shun set for half the cost:
Amazon.com: Shun Premier 3 Pc Starter Knife Boxed Set: Boxed Knife Sets: Home & Kitchen
Spend the savings on steaks...lots of steaks!
Evidently I don't know how to paste links. SD ... I remember when it was cool.
Last edited by crrink May 15, 2026 at 08:35 AM.
May 15, 2026 4:04 PM
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ShrewdGame6872May 15, 2026 4:04 PM
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Its dropped even further to $825. But that's so much for knives of completely unknown quantity from an unknown brand with zero reviews on a site full of fake products. I wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole. Buy expensive knives from a reputable store like cutleryandmore.
May 15, 2026 5:21 PM
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joeyucfMay 15, 2026 5:21 PM
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Quote from FancyKitten5584 View quoted comment :
Knife guy here...yea price is a little high. Seki is a legit knife making region though. I prefer Sakai. Its a beautiful hammered knife. VG10 is great, most people don't want to deal with rusting shiro or aogami anyways. Very nice looking knife either way. I would say worth it only if you know the knife maker is upper to top tier. Otherwise, check other outlets. One canadian online store currently has their semi-annual sale going on now.
Thanks, couldn't see myself spending this kind of money on damascus
May 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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gclc1216May 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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Quote from iIIuminati View quoted comment :
I have been using Japanese knives and Western-style knives for decades. Then I switched to Chinese cleavers. I'm not going back to Japanese or Western knives. Once you learn the proper technique of the Chinese cleaver, you really only need 2 for the entire kitchen. Vegetable and bone cleaver; well, maybe a tiny knife for your fruit or steak.
To be fair Chinese knives are designed in an "one size fits all" purpose where Japanese knives are intended to be specialized for specific purpose.
May 16, 2026 4:14 PM
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whitecrane8May 16, 2026 4:14 PM
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Knives in this price range are chosen equally for aesthetics and performance. Personally, I do not like the dark burl handles and weird blade pattern, so this is a non-starter at any price.
Secondly, this is an unusual set. Normally, knife-en-ados would choose either the santuko or the gyoto, but not both. I also prefer a shorter petty knife - this one is a little long.
Third, a strange price point. Really excellent working Japanese knives would be about $750 for the trio. Special knives would start at about twice that. So, way too much for a working knife, way too little for a premium knife. An 8" Ken Onion chef's knife with Damascus cladding, for example, is $450 and, while excellent, is not yet in the artisan class. Cold Steel is not making these knives; they are just marketing them. But to whom? Too expensive for anyone who knows little about knives. Too cheap and too strange-looking for those who do know something about knives.

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May 16, 2026 11:39 PM
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FatCatsFlatWalletMay 16, 2026 11:39 PM
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Quote from erishun View quoted comment :

these are handforged in Seki City, Japan.

whether that makes them worth $916 is certainly up for debate...
It's worth it. The handles are crafted from genuine DDR5.
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May 17, 2026 3:37 AM
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CleverCreature256May 17, 2026 3:37 AM
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Quote from joeyucf View quoted comment :
Thanks, couldn't see myself spending this kind of money on damascus
Well, this style of damascus at least
May 17, 2026 3:38 AM
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CleverCreature256May 17, 2026 3:38 AM
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Quote from whitecrane8 View quoted comment :
Knives in this price range are chosen equally for aesthetics and performance. Personally, I do not like the dark burl handles and weird blade pattern, so this is a non-starter at any price. Secondly, this is an unusual set. Normally, knife-en-ados would choose either the santuko or the gyoto, but not both. I also prefer a shorter petty knife - this one is a little long. Third, a strange price point. Really excellent working Japanese knives would be about $750 for the trio. Special knives would start at about twice that. So, way too much for a working knife, way too little for a premium knife. An 8" Ken Onion chef's knife with Damascus cladding, for example, is $450 and, while excellent, is not yet in the artisan class. Cold Steel is not making these knives; they are just marketing them. But to whom? Too expensive for anyone who knows little about knives. Too cheap and too strange-looking for those who do know something about knives.
If I were to buy a "Western brand of made in Japan knives" I would go with Zwillings Miyabi line
May 17, 2026 10:31 AM
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whitecrane8May 17, 2026 10:31 AM
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Quote from CleverCreature256 View quoted comment :
If I were to buy a "Western brand of made in Japan knives" I would go with Zwillings Miyabi line
I have the SG2 powdered-metal Miyabi Birchwood Santoku, and it is a beautiful knife
May 17, 2026 11:58 AM
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BehemothRiderMay 17, 2026 11:58 AM
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I can't imagine spending that kind of money for a mass produced amazon item with a sku when I know of at least two nerds who make the things by hand locally.
May 18, 2026 1:09 AM
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AlwaysCold55May 18, 2026 1:09 AM
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Thanks. In for 5. 😱
May 18, 2026 1:33 PM
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LivelyHamster7687May 18, 2026 1:33 PM
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Save the money, take a vacation to japan, buy handmade knives from the source for a quarter of the price (of the knives atleast...😄)

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May 18, 2026 8:33 PM
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D.DiggsMay 18, 2026 8:33 PM
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Quote from crrink View quoted comment :
I'd think one would be better off with a comparable Shun set for half the cost:
Amazon.com: Shun Premier 3 Pc Starter Knife Boxed Set: Boxed Knife Sets: Home & Kitchen
Spend the savings on steaks...lots of steaks!
Evidently I don't know how to paste links. SD ... I remember when it was cool.
Just one thing to be aware of on Shun knives is that most of their line uses and offset bevel even in more western shapes, i.e. the peak of the blade is not in the center. This has two drawback for all but huge enthusiast users:

1.) Sharpening is way more complex and easy to screw up. Even finding a professional to sharpen it will be more difficult.
2.) For a left handed user, it will be biased in the wrong direction and make things worse.

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