Real Forged Damascus 8-Piece Kitchen Knife Set — Tidal Blue
Eight knives for everyday cooking. Slice vegetables and boneless meat, trim fish and poultry, cut bread, and peel fruit with a knife suited to each task.
Your Tidal Collection set includes: 8-inch chef, 7-inch Santoku, 7-inch Nakiri, 7-inch cleaver, 8-inch serrated bread, 6-inch boning, 5-inch utility and 4-inch paring knives, plus a presentation gift box and care card.
Hand-wash and dry immediately. The cleaver is for produce and boneless foods, not bones or frozen food.
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30-day returns. Eligible unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. No restocking fee. Return conditions.
2-Year Epicurean Promise. Handle failures or blade edge chipping under normal residential kitchen use: replacement of the affected knife or a pro-rata refund, subject to coverage terms and exclusions.
Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Blue 8-piece kitchen knife set is made with 67 layers of forged Damascus, including a steel cutting core. Hardness rating: HRC 60–62. Ergonomic cerulean-blue burl resin handles, gift-boxed with a care card. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.
Tidal Collection construction and steel
The Tidal Collection uses 67 layers. Hardness is HRC 60–62, with an edge angle of 15° per side. The layered construction differs from the laser-etched surface pattern used on our Majesty Series.
Who is this set for?
The Tidal Collection combines eight knife shapes for home kitchen preparation with a presentation gift box. Choose the handle color you prefer, and check the knife list below to see whether the assortment suits your cooking.
What comes in the Tidal Blue 8-piece set?
- 8" Chef's Knife — the daily workhorse
- 7" Santoku Knife — fish, paper-thin veg, precision slicing
- 7" Nakiri Knife — straight-edge vegetable chopping
- 7" Cleaver Knife — produce (not bones), garlic, portioning
- 8" Bread Knife — serrated, for crusty loaves and tomatoes
- 6" Boning Knife — poultry, fish, trimming silverskin
- 5" Utility Knife — mid-size prep, cheese, deli meat
- 4" Paring Knife — garnish, peeling, precision detail
- Presentation gift box — matte-finish, foam cutouts for each knife
Full blade specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Real forged (not laser-etched) |
| Layer count | 67 layers |
| Hardness | HRC 60–62 |
| Edge angle | 15° per side (30° inclusive) |
| Handle | Cerulean-blue burl resin around real wood, riveted through |
| Care | Hand-wash only, dry immediately |
| Warranty | 2-Year Epicurean Promise — handles + edge chipping covered |
Tidal Collection vs. Majesty Series: how to choose
Choose Tidal if you want layered Damascus construction and burl wood with colored resin handles. Choose Majesty if you prefer a lower-priced set with Pakkawood handles and a decorative laser-etched Damascus pattern. Both sets include eight knives and a presentation gift box, but the knife assortments are different.
| What to compare | Tidal Collection | Majesty Series |
|---|---|---|
| Blade construction | 67-layer Damascus with a steel cutting core | High-carbon stainless steel with a decorative laser-etched pattern |
| Hardness | HRC 60–62 | HRC 56–58 |
| Edge angle | 15° per side | 15° per side |
| Handles | Burl wood and resin; blue, black or red options | Pakkawood |
| Knives shared by both sets | 8-inch chef, 8-inch bread, 7-inch Santoku, 7-inch produce cleaver, 6-inch boning and 5-inch utility | |
| Other two knives | 7-inch Nakiri and 4-inch paring | 8-inch carving and 3.5-inch paring |
| Packaging | Presentation gift box | Gift box |
| Care | Hand-wash and dry immediately. Avoid bones, frozen foods and hard cutting surfaces. | |
| Coverage | 2-Year Epicurean Promise: read the coverage and exclusions | |
For vegetable preparation, Tidal includes a dedicated Nakiri. For slicing roasts, Majesty includes a carving knife. Compare those shapes with the tasks you cook most often.
Shop Tidal colors and current prices · See Majesty and its current price · Explore personalized Tidal gifts
How to care for Damascus knives
- Hand-wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Do not soak the knives or put them in a dishwasher.
- Use a wood or soft plastic cutting board. Avoid cutting bones or frozen food, and avoid glass, ceramic or stone cutting surfaces.
- Store the knives with their edges protected.
- Sharpen when cutting performance declines. How often depends on your use and care. Plain and serrated edges need different sharpening methods. If you are unsure which method to use, contact support@epicureancook.com before sharpening.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is this real forged Damascus or laser-etched?
A: Real forged. 67 layers, including a steel cutting core.
Q: What are the blade specifications?
A: Layered Damascus construction, HRC 60–62 hardness, and a 15° edge angle per side.
Q: Can I put these in the dishwasher?
A: No. Hand-wash only, dry immediately.
Q: What does the 2-Year Epicurean Promise cover?
For handle failures or blade edge chipping under normal residential kitchen use, choose replacement of the affected knife or a pro-rata refund. Send one photo showing our logo. Read the full coverage terms and exclusions.
Q: Does the eight-piece count include a knife block or the gift box?
A: The eight pieces are eight knives. A presentation gift box is included in addition to the knives; a knife block is not included. See the contents list above for the blade shapes and lengths.
Q: Is Tidal the same as the laser-patterned Majesty set?
A: No. Tidal uses layered Damascus construction; Majesty has a decorative laser-etched pattern on stainless steel. They also have different handles and knife assortments. Compare Tidal and Majesty above before choosing.
Q: Can I use the cleaver on bones or frozen food?
A: No. The Tidal cleaver is for produce and boneless foods. Avoid bones, frozen food, twisting the blade and glass, ceramic or stone cutting surfaces.
Q: How often will I need to sharpen these knives?
A: There is no fixed interval: it depends on use and care. Sharpen when cutting performance declines. The bread knife has a serrated edge and needs a different sharpening method from the plain-edge knives. Contact support@epicureancook.com if you are unsure which method to use.
Q: Can I order a personalized version as a gift?
A: Yes. Choose a personalized Tidal set rather than this standard set. Review the engraving instructions and delivery estimate on the personalized product page before ordering.
Also available in the Tidal Collection
- Tidal Blue (this page)
- Tidal Black — Deep black burl
- Tidal Red — Wine-red burl
Ships free anywhere in the United States
Every US order ships free. Standard orders are fulfilled automatically through Amazon MCF. Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days with Standard shipping. For Buy with Prime orders, refer to the delivery estimate shown for your address. 30-day return policy on unused sets. Backed by the 2-Year Epicurean Promise.
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Care Instructions
Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap. Never put Damascus knives in the dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store in the presentation box or on a magnetic strip. Hone regularly and sharpen with a whetstone as needed.
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