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HOSHANHO 5 Pieces Knife Set is a forged five-knife kitchen set with Pakkawood handles and blades described as high-carbon powder steel. Its selection spans a chef knife, bread knife, santoku, utility knife and paring knife, though customer feedback is mixed on sharpness.
At a glance
- Five knife types cover common slicing, bread-cutting and smaller prep tasks.
- Listing describes forged construction, full-tang handles and Pakkawood grips.
- The product copy names both high-carbon powder steel and high-carbon stainless steel.
Reference price: $159.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The chef, serrated bread, santoku, utility and paring knives provide different blade shapes for varied kitchen prep.
- Pakkawood handles and a full-tang design are specified in the listing.
Technical specifications
16 specifications| Brand | HOSHANHO |
|---|---|
| Model | 5 Pieces Knife Set |
| Number of knives | 5 |
|---|---|
| Knife types and blade lengths | 8" chef knife, 8" serrated bread knife, 7" santoku knife, 6" utility knife, 3.75" paring knife |
| Construction | Forged |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Blade length listed in details | 8 inches |
| Blade colour | Black |
| Set colour | Silver |
| Material listed | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Blade material listed | High Carbon Powder Steel |
| Weight listed | 0.75 kg |
| Item length | 33 centimetres |
| Hardness claimed | 62 HRC |
| Edge angle claimed | 15 degrees |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing is inconsistent about blade material, using both “High Carbon Powder Steel” and “High Carbon Stainless Steel.” It also gives an 8-inch blade length in details while the set description lists five different knife lengths. Treat the 62 HRC and 15-degree edge as listing claims, not verified measurements. Confirm the exact set specifications before purchase.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks looking for five different knife types in one set.
- Buyers who prefer Pakkawood handles and forged construction as described in the listing.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need confirmed steel composition or verified edge and hardness measurements.
- Shoppers seeking a set with clearly established sharpness based on customer feedback.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
82% 82% - 4 stars
7% 7% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
5% 5%
Customer feedback describes the knives as good quality and positively mentions value, while sharpness draws mixed opinions. That makes sharpness an important consideration for buyers, especially since the listing also gives inconsistent blade-material and blade-length details. Aggregate ratings lean strongly towards five-star ratings, but they do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the knives as good quality.
- Customer feedback speaks positively about value.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions about sharpness are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Which knives are listed in the set?
The listing names an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch serrated bread knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 6-inch utility knife and 3.75-inch paring knife.
What steel is used for the blades?
The listing gives conflicting descriptions: high-carbon powder steel and high-carbon stainless steel. Confirm the exact material with the selected listing before buying.
Are the knives confirmed to have a 15-degree edge and 62 HRC hardness?
Those figures appear as manufacturer claims. They are not independently verified, and the listing has other inconsistent blade details.
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