About this knife

This table knife set pairs six 11.5 cm 420-steel blades with 12 cm charcoal dyed wood handles and a polished white copper bolster, plus a matching sharpening steel, all in a wooden presentation case. Manufactured in Pakistan, its dark grey tone rounds out the colored-wood tableware range. A wholesale item for retailers wanting a modern, dark-toned tableware option.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
1.091 kg
Blade size (cm)
11.5
Handle size (cm)
12
Blade
420 Steel
Handle
Colored wood
Bolster
White copper
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Made in Sialkot

Getting a deep charcoal into the grain

Dark dyes are more forgiving than pale ones but bring their own challenge: the colour must reach deep enough that a knock or scratch does not reveal bright wood underneath. Handles for a set like this are typically dyed after shaping, left to dry and then sealed, sometimes with a second coat to even out the tone along the 12 cm length.

The charcoal is set off by white copper bolsters, whose silvery tone looks almost bright against the dark grey, and by 11.5 cm blades of 420 steel. It rounds out a knife set from Pakistan range that also comes in blue, red and pale oak tones, all made in Sialkot.

Questions & answers

Shopper questions on the charcoal set

What does the charcoal knife set cost in Pakistan?

The listed price, in rupees for visitors in Pakistan, is for the full case of six with the steel. Wholesale buyers get a lower price per set as the order grows; for a quote, message us with the quantity on WhatsApp or by email.

Does the dark dye rub off?

Dyed wood is coloured into the grain rather than painted on, so with normal hand washing it should not. As with any dyed handle, avoid long soaking and harsh detergents, which can dull the surface over time.

Sharpening

Steel or stone? Knowing when to switch

The steel in the case and a whetstone do different jobs, and knowing which to reach for saves both time and metal:

  1. If an edge still cuts but feels slightly less keen, it has rolled: four or five strokes per side on the steel at about 20 degrees straighten it.
  2. If honing helps for only a meal or two, the edge has worn, and it is time for a fine whetstone, around 1000 grit followed by 3000.
  3. After the stone, return to the steel for a few strokes to align the fresh edge.
  4. Check under a bright light: a dull edge reflects a thin line of light along its length, while a sharp one shows none.

Every stainless Pakistan knife in 420 steel responds well to this cycle.

Display & retail

Charcoal for modern, monochrome displays

Charcoal suits shoppers who furnish in grey, black and concrete, so give it a contemporary setting:

  • Display it on slate or matt black boards with white plates, where the white copper bolsters catch the light.
  • Line it up with the blue, red and pale sets in the same finish, so customers can compare all four colours at once.
  • Suggest it to buyers of Pakistan knives for restaurants with industrial interiors.
  • Keep a set near the gift counter through the winter months, when deep tones suit festive tables.

A dark set also photographs well for online listings against a white background.