-Steak Knives: Blade Options
Salter Fine Cutlery steak knife sets feature our signature handcrafted Hawaiian koa handles or can be made with your choice of handle material.
Choose our hand-forged highest quality stainless steel Japanese blades; created exclusively for Salter Fine Cutlery in collaboration with our Japanese bladesmiths.
All sets are available with exquisite Hawaiian curly koa handcrafted presentation boxes, keepsake boxes, gift boxes, in-drawer racks, traditional knife blocks, or as individually sold knives without storage.
Our custom order sets are all made-to-order using your choice of blade and handle options. Scroll down to see blade options and examples of previously made sets.
Above: 20-piece combination set. Presentation box. 18 Salter Original Classic damascus steak knives, plus 2 Cattlemen's style "Charybdis whirlpool damascus" steak knives.
Below: 6-piece set in an upgrade presentation box. 130mm cattlemen's style blades with "Charybdis" whirlpool damascus pattern. Extra-decorative handles.
Blades styles we offer:
These blade styles are shown in photos on this page. Scroll to see examples of blades and combinations using various woods and other materials.
To Order:
- Choose your blade finish (ex. Charybdis, VillageForge, Fire-Hammered, Clad,
- Choose full-tang or hidden tang
- Choose preferred blade length (example 127mm, 130mm longer or shorter)
- Choose blade style (example Cattlemen's or Classic)
- Then, let us help you with the available handle and storage options, pricing and more to make your ordering process both more fun and efficient.
Below: 127mm "Salter Classic Polished Clad" blades with artist hamon line
- Charybdis Whirlpool Damascus with gray matte finish-available in a variety of shapes and blade lengths with your choice of full or hidden tang handles
- New VillageForge collection with polished claw mark finish combined with matte damascus lines near the blade edge-available in a variety of shapes and blade lengths with your choice of full or hidden tang handles
- NEW! Fire-Hammered Damascus collection-127mm classic design full-tang VG10 stainless steel with black hammer marks over beautiful polished damascus
- Moderna random whirlpool damascus with high-polish finish-can be ordered in your choice of blade length
- Classic Satin Clad or Classic Polished Clad finish-available in a variety of shapes and blade lengths with your choice of full or hidden tang handles
- New Budget Conscious Clad collection-130mm cattlemans style with mirror polish finish serrated tips
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Above: The "VillageForge" collection. R2 stainless steel. Hidden tang version. This version allows you to order your knife set with your choice of handle shape and a wide variety of handle accent possibilities. Shown: extra-decorative all-wood handles. 130mm cattleman style blades. This set included a knife block and several matching chef knives.
Formerly called the "Raptor" this updated version has even more detail in the pattern. A truly beautiful knife choice.
Below: The "Fire-Hammered Damascus" collection combines rugged black hammer marks over high polish damascus. Truly unique and beautiful. Beautiful with any dinnerware and your choice of handle materials.
Blade Steels:
All of our blades are made using the highest quality Japanese stainless cutlery steels.
- R2 stainless steel: Charybdis whirlpool pattern, VillageForge, Moderna,
- VG10 or SRS13 stainless steel: Fire-Hammered, Classic Satin Clad, and Classic Polished Clad
Above: The "Moderna". High polish finish. Whirlpool damascus with traditional damascus patterns in a random design. Modern, clean look. Blade length: choose 127 or 130mm.
A gallery of knives using a variety of handle materials.
In the following six photos, see samples of handles with a variety of blade styles.
Above: The "VillageForge" (previously Raptor) design series blades can be ordered with your choice of handle materials. Full-tang version, Ylang-ylang (perfume wood) handle Short Mozambique ebony bolster, Slate/black accents.
Below: "VillageForge" (formerly Raptor) finish. 5" (127mm) blade. Full-tang version. Mix with your personal handle option for a truly unique set like this wood "variety pack" set.
Below: "VillageForge" blade with 'Salter classic' handle shape. Sets can be ordered with a large variety of handle woods. Shown: lychee wood. Brass bolsters accents.
Below: "VillageForge" design series steak knives with a variety of handle woods. From front to back; Wenge, Koa, Lychee, Bubinga, Kiawe, Ylang-Ylang, Thuya burl, and Colobolo.
Below: "VillageForge" design steak knife with curly koa wood handle and ebony bolster
Below: His and hers steak knife set featuring 1 Cattleman's style steak knife from our "Charybdis whirlpool damascus" design series and 1 "Classic Polished Clad" blade from the same Japanese bladesmith. Both knives have sustainably harvested Mozambique ebony handles. Brass bolsters and accents.
Below: Moderna blades with curly koa wood and stainless steel handles
Below: For an impressive knife for your tomahawk steak, choose a 138mm XL clip-point steak knife. Shown: "artist-series" hidden-tang version handles. Brass and red accents.
Below: R2 stainless steel 127mm clip-point design blade with "Charybdis" whirlpool damascus finish. Shown with our exclusive customized "artist-series" hidden-tang handles.
Above: "Classic Satin Clad" 127mm VG10 stainless steel blade, Japanese SanMai clad finish. Hamon line visible near the blade edge. Full-tang blade. Specify satin clad or high polished finish. Shown: Curly koa handle. Short blackwood bolster. Black/white accents. Signed in kanji by the bladesmith.
Below: Same great "Charybdis whirlpool damascus" blade with a130mm cattleman's style blade. Faceted straight handle shape. Stainless steel and Mozambique ebony accents. Pricing: "Artist-series".
Below: R2 stainless steel 120mm version clip-point blade with partial "Charybdis whirlpool damascus" pattern finish and elegant "traditional free-flow" handle
Below: New budget conscious clad blades with serrated tip. Mirror finish. Solid reclaimed, sustainably harvested, kiln-dried koa wood handles
Please refer to the following pages for other examples of possible combinations.
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