Steel & hardness: Japanese VG-10 stainless steel with 67-layer Damascus construction · 60 HRC ±1. Unplated Damascus finish.

Handle material: 100% solid natural American walnut. No Pakkawood. Individually shaped and hand-finished.

The Route 83 Signature Boning Knife Set includes one regular and one XL boning knife, both handcrafted for precise boning and trimming. Their considered blade shapes and balanced weight provide strength, accuracy and control. The two sizes offer a choice of blade length while performing the same essential tasks: removing fat, trimming cuts and working cleanly around meat and joints.

Both blades are made from Japanese VG-10 steel with 67-layer Damascus construction and heat-treated to 60 HRC ±1. This considered hardness provides a practical balance of sharpness, edge retention and durability. Hand-hammered detailing gives each blade its distinctive character while helping food release during cutting.

The solid natural walnut wood handles are individually selected, shaped and finished by hand. Their multidimensional form creates a natural grip between the first and second fingers, providing comfort and control. Natural variations in grain and colour give every handle its own distinctive character.

Stainless-steel end caps add strength and act as counterweights, contributing to the considered balance of each knife. Every Route 83 knife is handcrafted to consistent standards of blade geometry, construction, balance and finish.

Care

Care: Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately. Do not soak the knife or put it in a dishwasher. The finished natural wood handle is water-resistant and does not require routine oiling. A suitable food-safe oil may be applied occasionally for appearance if desired; wipe away any excess. Clean around the handle-to-blade junction.

Weight and handlingKnife weights: approximately 110 g for the regular boning knife and 168 g for the XL boning knife. These figures refer to each knife, not the combined set or presentation box. Choose the regular blade for closer work and the longer XL blade for larger cuts.

Will the blade chip during barbecue and kitchen prep?

Made for clean, controlled trimming and slicing, with steel and blade geometry selected for practical toughness and lasting sharpness. Chipping is unlikely with correct use. Cutting through bone, twisting, prying or striking hard surfaces can damage the edge.

How do I care for this handle?

Hand wash your solid natural American walnut handle and dry immediately. Do not soak or put it in a dishwasher. Oiling is optional; a light application of food-safe oil can refresh the wood’s appearance.