{"product_id":"srs13-knife-set-3-piece-powder-steel","title":"3-Piece Knife Set — SRS13 Powder Steel Core | Balanced Performance System","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eChef Knife · Nakiri · Utility Knife | SRS13 Powder Metallurgy Steel | 62–64 HRC | Structured Kitchen Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eA controlled-performance knife system built around powder metallurgy steel, balancing edge retention, stability and practical usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eThis three-piece set is developed as a structured kitchen system, where each blade performs a defined role within food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eRather than assembling unrelated knife types, the configuration is designed to create workflow efficiency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1usddm5\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eChef knife for primary slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x7ig1\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eNakiri for vegetable processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k5bcxg\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eUtility knife for precision tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eWithin the FireForge portfolio, this set is positioned in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003ebalanced powder metallurgy category\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering elevated edge performance without the structural limitations of ultra-high hardness steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kzcix8\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eENGINEERING AND MATERIALS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eEach blade is built around an SRS13 powder metallurgy stainless steel core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003ePowder metallurgy processing produces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8xfib\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003efine and uniform carbide distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"peweaa\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eimproved wear resistance compared to conventional stainless steels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"il11s2\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003emore consistent heat treatment response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eThe steel is hardened to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e62–64 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eThis hardness level provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1impwrc\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003eextended edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kcarbe\" data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003estable cutting behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jtk1y6\" data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003emanageable sharpening characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eCompared to ultra-high hardness steels such as ZDP189, SRS13 maintains higher structural tolerance and lower brittleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pyw0v1\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBLADE ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eThe blades use a laminated multilayer stainless construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qvg1l\" data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eCore: SRS13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yxrwxh\" data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eOuter layers: stainless multilayer cladding (~49 layers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eThe cladding provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zwkb0z\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003ecorrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1553x05\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003estructural buffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ayy5r2\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003esurface pattern formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eCutting performance is defined by the core steel, not the outer layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w29spk\" data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eGEOMETRY AND CUTTING BEHAVIOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eAll blades are ground to approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e15° per side (double bevel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eThis geometry supports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ej9c89\" data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003elow cutting resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gpfkp6\" data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003econtrolled push cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sajcas\" data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003econsistent slicing behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eRole distribution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12efipr\" data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eChef Knife (8.5″)\u003c\/strong\u003e → primary cutting, proteins, general prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17a9p95\" data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eNakiri (7.3″)\u003c\/strong\u003e → vertical vegetable cutting, clean push cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8c67hb\" data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eUtility (5″)\u003c\/strong\u003e → precision trimming and detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eThe set is designed to reduce overlap and increase task efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u2ouad\" data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eHANDLE ENGINEERING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eHandles are manufactured from desert ironwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003eMaterial properties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8kxpge\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003ehigh density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pm6211\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003enatural oil content → moisture resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h5fl80\" data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003edimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003eThe handle mass contributes to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12jy7c9\" data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003ebalance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzf8dz\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003evibration damping during cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4034\"\u003eGeometry is shaped for neutral grip and controlled handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oaaawd\" data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4068\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMANUFACTURING PROCESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wqzbhb\" data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003ePowder metallurgy steel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9cf65\" data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4152\"\u003eCore lamination with stainless cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dixbsd\" data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003eVacuum heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7181u7\" data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003eCryogenic stabilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fn24hk\" data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4253\"\u003ePrecision grinding and geometry refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5mj32\" data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003eSurface finishing and pattern exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gholfm\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003eFinal sharpening and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4394\"\u003eEach knife is finished to maintain consistency across the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xw9f6y\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFUNCTIONAL USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003eOptimised for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sp1rzk\" data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003efull kitchen workflow coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ta4qrq\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4519\"\u003evegetables, proteins and fine preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"70f6es\" data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003econtrolled slicing and push cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4578\"\u003eNot intended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4631\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1psq10u\" data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4596\"\u003ebone contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pmtso0\" data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003efrozen food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fjuho\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4631\"\u003eimpact cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChef 8.5″ · Nakiri 7.3″ · Utility 5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRS13 Powder Metallurgy Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62–64 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaminated multilayer stainless (~49 layers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble bevel (~15° per side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert Ironwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~170–190 g per knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcacia wood presentation box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConforms to EU consumer safety standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLFGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved for food-contact materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependently verified material compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003eThe value of this set is defined by its material platform and functional coherence rather than decorative features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5706\"\u003eSRS13 powder metallurgy steel provides higher wear resistance and edge stability than conventional stainless steels, while maintaining practical sharpening characteristics and structural reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5847\"\u003eThe three-knife configuration is designed as a complete working system, reducing redundancy and increasing efficiency in daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FireForge 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