About this knife

This table knife set pairs six 11.5 cm 420-steel blades with 12 cm black horn handles and a polished inox bolster, plus a matching sharpening steel, all in a wooden presentation case. Manufactured in Pakistan, its dark, glossy horn finish offers a different material from the wood-handle sets in the range. A wholesale item for retailers targeting tableware and dining gift customers.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.981 kg
Blade size (cm)
11.5
Handle size (cm)
12
Blade
420 Steel
Handle
Horn
Bolster
Inox
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Care & maintenance

Water is the one thing horn dislikes

Horn is a natural material made of keratin, and it reacts to water and heat much as fingernails do: it softens, swells and can lift in layers if soaked. Black horn handles with polished inox bolsters stay glossy for many years with a simple routine:

  • Wash by hand, quickly, and never leave the knives in the sink.
  • Dry the handles first, then the 420 blades.
  • Every few months, rub a little mineral oil or beeswax into the horn and buff it.
  • Keep the set in its wooden case, away from heaters, which can dry horn until it cracks.

This is Pakistani cutlery made the traditional way, and it rewards traditional care.

Questions & answers

Black horn set: honest answers

What is the price of the black horn knife set in Pakistan?

US$27.50 per piece (PKR 8,200 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$19.25 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Is the horn real?

Yes, the handles are natural horn, not plastic. Look closely and you will usually see faint fibrous lines and slight variations in depth of colour, which no moulded handle reproduces.

Sharpening

Ten seconds on the steel before each meal

Honing little and often keeps every Pakistan steel knife in this set cutting cleanly; a stone is only needed when honing no longer helps.

  1. Hold the steel handle firmly and point the rod slightly downwards, away from your body and anyone nearby.
  2. Set the edge at roughly 20 degrees to the rod and sweep the blade from heel to tip in one smooth arc.
  3. Alternate sides, four strokes each, keeping the pressure light: the steel aligns the edge and does not need force.
  4. Test on a ripe tomato; if the edge still skids on the skin, give it a few minutes on a fine whetstone.
  5. Wipe the blade before the knife goes back on the table, so no metal dust reaches the horn.
Gift ideas

Who appreciates the gloss of black horn

Black horn reads as formal and timeless, which narrows the list of people this set suits and makes it a strong fit for them:

  • A father or grandfather who carves the roast and still believes good knives belong in a case.
  • A couple marking a milestone anniversary with a dinner they host themselves.
  • A business client who values craft over gadgets; private-label packaging can be discussed on request.
  • Anyone setting up a dark-toned dining room, where the inox bolsters catch the candlelight.

The sharpening steel in the case means the gift keeps working long after it is unwrapped.