EDIB 5-Piece Damascus Knife Set

This is a five-knife set: a chef's knife, carving knife, santoku, small santoku, and a paring knife. The blades are VG-10 steel wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. They come in a wooden box, so you can hand it over without extra wrapping. The handles are pakkawood — stable and comfortable. The steel is rated around 60 HRC, which holds an edge reasonably well for home use. You'll need to hand wash these. The Damascus cladding and wood handles don't do well in a dishwasher. If someone runs everything through the machine, this isn't the right gift.