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An \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated finger guard\u003c\/strong\u003e adds protection while you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Essentials 3-Piece Set Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" Chef Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" Santoku Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5\" Paring Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your kitchen with the \u003cem\u003eImperial Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e, or give the 3-Piece Knife Set as a thoughtful gift for a first apartment, housewarming, or anyone who loves to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a \u003cstrong\u003eluxury gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e for presentation and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/4268\/8945\/files\/3-Piece_Imperial_Image_2_1250x1250_19800295-fc18-45a4-8e22-9051c02b702d_480x480.jpg?v=1792529978\" alt=\"Imperial Essentials Product Image 1\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/4268\/8945\/files\/Imperial_8-Piece_Knife_Set_Image_3_1500x1500_92bf192a-170d-404e-94f3-1e668ab6f571_480x480.jpg?v=1792518461\" alt=\"Imperial Essentials Product Image 2\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/4268\/8945\/files\/Imperial_8-Piece_Knife_Set_Image_6_1250x1250_new_480x480.jpg?v=1792518483\" alt=\"Imperial Essentials Product Image 3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/4268\/8945\/files\/Imperial_8-Piece_Knife_Set_Image_8_1250x1250_8fbb5673-9449-4e54-b9ea-34a43c03e3ca_480x480.jpg?v=1792518507\" alt=\"Imperial Essentials Product Image 4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Senken Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071417823409,"sku":"Imperial-3 (#301)","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/4268\/8945\/files\/3-PieceImperialImage11250x1250Dark.jpg?v=1792513271"},{"product_id":"tsunami-collection-essentials-3-piece-japanese-damascus-steel-knife-set","title":"Tsunami Collection Essentials — 3-Piece Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SENKEN \u003cem\u003eTsunami™\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eEssentials\u003c\/em\u003e 3-Piece Damascus Knife Set pairs \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese VG10 Damascus steel blades\u003c\/strong\u003e with one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong\u003eblue resin burl wood handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering time-honored precision and a wave of deep blue color to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact collection \u003cstrong\u003eincludes the 3 knives you’ll reach for most\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you the right blade for chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and handling detailed trimming tasks without a crowded countertop or a drawer full of rarely used blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individually forged blade features a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese VG10 steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by 33 layers of Damascus steel on each side, forming a \u003cstrong\u003e67-layer blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive wave-like pattern. 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