Pakistan Knives FactoryDecades of Manufacturing, Wholesale Worldwide
This table knife set of 6 has glossy black horn handles, inox bolster, in a wooden case, made in Pakistan.
This table knife set pairs six 11.5 cm 420-steel blades with 12 cm glossy black horn handles and a polished inox bolster, in a wooden presentation case. Manufactured in Pakistan, its high-gloss finish gives it a sleeker look than the standard black horn version in the range. A wholesale item for retailers targeting tableware and dining gift customers.
Horn and antler are often confused, but they are opposites. Antlers are bone, grown and shed every year by deer. Horn is a permanent sheath of keratin over a bony core, and it keeps growing throughout the animal's life, laying down the fine layers you can sometimes see in a polished handle. Those layers are what give this knife set from Pakistan its deep, glossy black.
The high-gloss finish catches light like lacquer, so these six knives reward a carefully laid table, and each stainless steel Pakistan knife in the case is as practical as it is sleek. Gloss shows fingerprints more than a matt finish, so give the handles a quick wipe with a soft cloth before guests sit down.
Horn reaches a handle-maker's bench as a rough, ridged piece of keratin. It is usually cut into blanks, shaped and fitted to the blade, then smoothed through progressively finer abrasives. Because horn is built in layers, care is needed not to grind through one layer unevenly, which would leave a dull patch.
The high gloss comes at the end: buffing wheels charged with polishing compound bring the surface to a deep shine, and a final hand polish removes any haze. Paired with an inox bolster and an 11.5 cm blade of 420 steel, glossy black handles like these remain a favourite among Pakistan knives made for the dining table.
Check three things when the case arrives. The gloss on the horn should be even, with no dull patches or fine cracks; each inox bolster should be flush with its handle; and the six 11.5 cm blades of 420 stainless steel should be straight and evenly ground. A set that passes this test will give many years of table use with simple hand washing.
The listed price, in rupees for Pakistani visitors, is for one wooden case of six knives. For several cases, contact us by WhatsApp or email: the rate per set drops with volume, and we will send a wholesale quote.
The horn is polished to a higher gloss for a sleeker, more reflective look. Handle size, blade steel and the inox bolster are the same as on the standard black horn version.
