{"product_id":"hezhen-b38l-3-piece-damascus-knife-set-chef-santoku-utility-linen-micarta-handle","title":"Hezhen B38L 3-Piece Damascus Knife Set — Chef + Santoku + Utility (Linen Micarta Handle)","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChef + Santoku + Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e (gift boxes included for the knives)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the two most-used categories: all-purpose prep + quick detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal layered Damascus construction (not laser-etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10Cr15MoV core steel (Chinese VG-10 equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction on all knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen micarta handles: durable, grippy, comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-step quality control process → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/xinzuos-knives-12-production-processes\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/xinzuos-knives-12-production-processes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the “core trio” set — the smallest set that still feels complete. You get a full-size Chef Knife for everyday prep, a Santoku for fast, controlled chopping (especially veggies and boneless proteins), and a nimble Utility Knife for fruit, trimming, sandwiches, and quick detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel + Heat Treatment (the 50\/50 that matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my experience, performance is \u003cstrong\u003e50% steel + 50% heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. This set uses a \u003cstrong\u003e10Cr15MoV core\u003c\/strong\u003e (often called a \u003cstrong\u003eChinese VG-10 equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e because the alloy makeup is extremely close) and then Xinzuo backs it up with \u003cstrong\u003evacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold)\u003c\/strong\u003e. That combination is what delivers what you feel in the kitchen: \u003cstrong\u003estable hardness, stronger edge retention, better wear resistance, and consistent results\u003c\/strong\u003e from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment process →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/pages\/vacuum-deep-cooling-heat-treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant the deeper breakdown and comparisons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our 10Cr15MoV vs VG-10 guide →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/blogs\/kitchen-knives\/types-of-steel-used-in-xinzuo-knives-10cr15comov-chinese-vg10-steel\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/blogs\/kitchen-knives\/types-of-steel-used-in-xinzuo-knives-10cr15comov-chinese-vg10-steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird-party proof (Chef Panko)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Panko is a well-known YouTube knife reviewer who has tested 100+ knives. Here’s what he said about Xinzuo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I believe Xinzuo has the potential to be the best, if not already the number one kitchen knife manufacturer in China… particularly in terms of quality control, materials, and heat treatment.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eJune 2023 Chef Panko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource \/ full review:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefpanko.com\/xinzuo-hezhen-redefining-knife-manufacturing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.chefpanko.com\/xinzuo-hezhen-redefining-knife-manufacturing\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: Linen Micarta (why I use it)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elinen micarta handles\u003c\/strong\u003e on the B38L series are basically \u003cstrong\u003emodern indestructible\u003c\/strong\u003e—right up there with \u003cstrong\u003eG-10\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epakkaWood\u003c\/strong\u003e—but they have a \u003cstrong\u003eclassier, wood-reminiscent feel\u003c\/strong\u003e and stay grippy and comfortable even when your hands are wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If someone asks me for a “first real upgrade” set, this Chef + Utility combo is where I start—because you’ll actually use both knives constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHezhen: Real specs. Real heat treat. Real performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChef Knife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e — 8.46\" L | 2.13\" W | 13.31\" overall | 0.2 cm thick | Tip 65° | Edge 15° ±1\/side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSantoku\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e — 7.28\" L | 2.08\" W | 12.17\" overall | 0.2 cm thick | Tip 65° | Edge 15° ±1\/side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUtility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e — 5.31\" L | 1.30\" W | 10.04\" overall | 0.19 cm thick | Tip \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e50°\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e | Edge 15° ±1\/side\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShared build (all knives):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 67 layers | 10Cr15MoV core | 60±2 HRC | 316L + special martensitic outer | Linen micarta | Full tang | Vacuum cryogenic heat treat | QC 12 processes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Returns (30 days)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e to return unused items in their original packaging for a full refund of the cost of your product(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to start a return:\u003c\/strong\u003e email me, Rob, The Bamboo Guy, at \u003cstrong\u003ethebambooguy.cs@gmail.com,\u003c\/strong\u003e and let me know what you would like to return; I will email you back a return label, Ezzy Peezy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHezhen is a brand produced by Xinzuo, a manufacturer known for consistent quality control and clear product specifications. Their focus is simple: transparent materials, real heat treatment, top-quality fit and finish, and knives that perform as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HEZHEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48183793680606,"sku":"11392","price":209.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1988\/3742\/files\/b38l-3-pcs-damascus-knife-set-chef-santoku-utility-main.jpg?v=1777539068","url":"https:\/\/www.thebambooguy.com\/products\/hezhen-b38l-3-piece-damascus-knife-set-chef-santoku-utility-linen-micarta-handle","provider":"The Bamboo Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}