RAW OAK · 3 knives
THOR, TYR and BALDR.
View setRICEKNIFE · RAW OAK · Knife set with 4 kitchen knives
ODIN ●FRIGG TYR ●FREYA
Four knives. Four jobs. One steel, hardened to 61 HRC. Four oak handles, no two alike.
In the set · 4 knives
One knife for each job.
01
ODIN
Chef’s knife
Jacob’s signature shape: a long, tall blade with a kiritsuke tip for full-length slicing cuts.
- Blade
- 245 mm
- Weight
- 206 g
02
FRIGG
Santoku knife · bestseller in the series
The everyday knife. Shorter than ODIN, with more steel behind the edge.
- Blade
- 195 mm
- Weight
- 154 g
03
TYR
Bread knife
Deep serrations that cut through the crust in long, steady strokes, so you do not need to press down on the loaf.
- Blade
- 255 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
04
FREYA
Utility knife
Very thin and light. For garlic, mushrooms, fruit and herbs.
- Blade
- 135 mm
- Weight
- 65 g
The steel
Hardness is one of the factors that affect how long a knife stays sharp.
RAW OAK is made from 9Cr18MoV steel, vacuum-hardened and then cryogenically treated using liquid nitrogen. This gives a hardness of 61 HRC. Many kitchen knives sit at 55–58 HRC.
The trade-off is that hard steel is less forgiving, so keep these knives away from bones and frozen food, and off glass or stone boards.
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The details
The handle
No two handles are alike.
Every handle is stabilised oak. A brass weight set into the end of the handle balances the knife. Grain and colour vary from knife to knife, so your set is yours alone.
If the oak feels dry after many washes, sand it lightly with 1500-grit sandpaper and rub in a food-safe wood wax made from mineral oil and beeswax.
Before you buy
What is the set for, and what is it not for?
For everyday cooking. None of the knives is for bones or frozen food.
Use it for
- Vegetables and herbs
- Fish and boneless meat
- Bread
Not for
- Bones
- Frozen food
- Hard shells
Four or six? The 6-knife set also includes THOR, the Chinese chef’s knife, and BALDR, the compact santoku. Choose four if you want the essentials. Choose six if you cut a lot of vegetables or want a small knife for a child who is learning to cook. A child may only use BALDR under the direct supervision of an adult.
See the 6-knife setHow to use the knives
How do you use the knives in the RAW OAK 4-knife set?
Each knife has its own cutting motion. Here is how to use the four knives, step by step.
- 1
Choose the board
Use an end-grain oak cutting board if you can. The fibres give way to the edge. Side-grain wood or suitable plastic boards can also be used.
- 2
Long cuts with ODIN
Draw the long blade through the food in one smooth cut from heel to tip. For herbs, rock the knife on the blade’s gentle curve with the tip on the board.
- 3
Push cuts with FRIGG
Cut down and slightly forward in one movement. The santoku’s flat edge suits vegetables, fish and boneless meat. Keep the side of the blade against the knuckles of your other hand.
- 4
Bread with TYR
Use the full length in long, steady sawing strokes and let the serrations do the work. Do not press down: that squashes the crumb.
- 5
Small jobs with FREYA
Garlic, shallots, mushrooms, fruit and herbs. Hold it like a small chef’s knife on the board, and keep the fingertips of your other hand curled in.
- 6
Wash and dry
After use, wash the knife by hand in warm water with a little washing-up liquid. Rinse it, dry it straight away with a clean tea towel and put it away. Never put it in the dishwasher.
Care
How do you care for the knives in the RAW OAK 4-knife set?
Wash each knife by hand, dry it straight away and put it away. No dishwasher. That is the daily routine.
The blade
It is stainless steel and needs neither oil nor a patina for protection. Wash the blade in warm water with a little washing-up liquid. Rinse it and dry it straight away with a clean tea towel. Cut on a wooden or suitable plastic board, not on glass, stone or metal.
The handle
After many washes the oak may feel a little dry. Sand it lightly with 1500-grit sandpaper and rub in a food-safe wood wax. Jacob Bech makes his own from mineral oil and beeswax.
Sharpening
RICEKNIFE does not sharpen or repair knives. Instead, Jacob Bech teaches you to sharpen them yourself with his sharpening guides, three diamond sharpening sets and lessons in the workshop in Greve, south of Copenhagen.
Specifications
Everything about the set, in one place.
| Contents | ODIN, FRIGG, TYR and FREYA, each in its own box |
|---|---|
| Steel | 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, 61 HRC |
| Heat treatment | Vacuum hardening followed by cryogenic treatment using liquid nitrogen |
| Handles | Stabilised oak, brass end weight |
| Production | Small batches: no more than 300 of each knife at a time, made in our workshop |
| Care | Wash by hand and dry straight away. Not dishwasher safe. |
| Not for | Bones, frozen food and hard shells |
| Designed by | Jacob Bech and Shanru Lin, Denmark |
RAW OAK
Knife set · 4 knives
incl. tax
- 100 days to return, for any reason. Returns policy
- Sold separately: 4-slot oak knife stand
- The knives arrive sharp. Unpack them carefully and keep them away from children.
- Questions? Message Jacob on WhatsApp: +45 20 46 46 90.
RAW OAK
What else is in the RAW OAK series?
Seven oak-handled knives, each named after a Norse god or goddess, and three sets that combine them.
RAW OAK · 6 knives
ODIN, THOR, TYR, FRIGG, FREYA and BALDR.
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ODIN
The chef’s knife.
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THOR
The Chinese chef’s knife.
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FRIGG
The santoku.
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TYR
The bread knife.
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FREYA
The utility knife.
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LOKI
The sashimi knife.
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BALDR
The children’s knife and compact santoku.
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EX-ANIMO III · 6 knives
The whole series in one set.
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VALKYRIE III
Damascus chef’s knife.
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YOLO III
Damascus santoku.
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TIGRITUDE III
Damascus kiritsuke.
View knifeKnife care
How do you keep the knives sharp?
Knives this sharp only stay sharp if you maintain them. Jacob spent five years on the sharpening system below and made a video for each set. Choose the set that suits your cooking routine and sharpening needs. TYR has a serrated edge: ask Jacob how to maintain it before you sharpen it yourself.
Sharpening Set · Beginner
For you if you are new to sharpening on stones. Practise in short sessions and learn the technique at your own pace.
Sharpening Set · Chef
For you if you cook most days and want to keep your knives sharp with regular maintenance.
Sharpening Set · Professional
The full system Jacob uses in the workshop, for taking the edge as far as it will go.
Every set, Jacob’s story and all the videos: Jacob’s Sharpening.
Questions
What do people ask before buying a knife set?
Mostly which set to choose.
Which RAW OAK set should I choose?
Four knives for the everyday essentials: ODIN, FRIGG, TYR and FREYA. Six knives: the same four plus THOR and BALDR. Three knives: THOR, TYR and BALDR. LOKI is sold separately.
Does RICEKNIFE sharpen or repair knives?
No. Instead, Jacob Bech teaches you to sharpen your knives yourself, with three diamond sharpening sets, guides on riceknife.com and lessons in the workshop in Greve.
How do I keep the handle looking good?
If the oak feels dry after many washes, sand it lightly with 1500-grit sandpaper and rub in a food-safe wood wax made from mineral oil and beeswax.
Do the knives arrive sharp?
Yes, all four knives arrive sharp. Unpack the set carefully and keep the knives away from children.
Can the knives go in the dishwasher?
No. Wash each knife by hand, dry it straight away and put it away. A dishwasher can damage both the edge and the oak handle.
Is the knife stand included?
No. The set is the four knives, each in its own box. The oak stand shown in the film is sold separately as the 4-slot oak knife stand.
Can I return the set?
Yes. You can return it within 100 days, for any reason. If you change your mind, you pay the return postage. If a knife is faulty, we pay the return postage. Our 100-day returns policy does not affect your statutory rights. Read the returns policy.
Still have a question? Message Jacob on WhatsApp. We do our best to reply within an hour during the day (Danish time), or first thing in the morning if you write at night.
Opprinnelig pris var: € 388,00.€ 335,00Nåværende pris er: € 335,00. incl. tax