Description
A matched kitchen set in 440C stainless with a black coating on every blade and dark wood handles pinned through the tang.
Intended use: a working home kitchen where the knives get used daily and washed constantly. This is the practical argument for stainless over a Damascus kitchen knife. You can leave one of these on a wet board while you deal with something else and come back to no consequences. Do that with a carbon blade and you will find a stain.
| Steel | 440C stainless steel |
| Handle | Dark wood, pinned through the tang |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
What 440C is and is not
440C is a high-carbon stainless that hardens well and resists corrosion very effectively. In a kitchen that matters more than raw edge retention, because the thing that actually blunts a home cook’s knife is contact with the board and the occasional bone, not slow wear. It takes a keen edge quickly and it gives that edge up a little faster than a high-carbide tool steel would. The upside is that bringing it back takes a couple of minutes on a stone rather than a session with diamonds.
The coating, honestly
The black finish is a surface treatment. It does what a coating does: it cuts down glare, it adds a layer between the steel and whatever acidic thing you are slicing, and it looks the way it looks. It is not permanent. The cutting edge itself is bare steel by definition, so a bright line will appear along the edge the first time you sharpen, and over years of use the coating will show wear on the flats where food releases. That is cosmetic. It does not affect how the knife cuts.
Handles and balance
The handles are dark wood, pinned rather than glued alone, with the tang visible along the spine. Wood in a kitchen wants a rule: hand wash, dry immediately, never leave it soaking, and keep it out of the dishwasher entirely. Dishwasher heat and detergent will dry the wood out and loosen the fit around the pins faster than anything else you can do to it. If the handles ever look pale, a light dressing of mineral oil brings them back.
Kitchen questions
Do they need honing? Yes, and honing is not sharpening. A few passes on a rod between sharpenings keeps the edge straight.
Will the coating chip? On the flats, only with abuse. Along the edge, it wears back normally.
Can they go on a magnetic strip? Yes, and that is better for them than a drawer.
Is 440C good knife steel answers the question directly, and chef knife bevels explained covers what angle to sharpen to. If you want a single heavy blade instead of a set, the Bao Bao Damascus cleaver is the other approach.
Model: bmk-706
JORGE MARTINEZ TRABAL (store manager) –
As I was looking to get some knives Damascus steel as part of my collection. I stumbled into a YouTube video of the company Black Mamba. I visited the website and made a contact with the administrator Jack.
Wow he was extremely helpful. He gave specific instructions on how they work and how to select the different parts for my custom made knives. The follow up with Mark was also exceptional and he called to make sure the address was correct and also to make sure I received the package.
The result was amazing as all the details, blade, handle and contrast was exactly how I envisioned it.
I Started using them and the handling while cutting was perfect with raw tuna, carving a ribeye and slicing vegetables.
It’s not just the looks, it is also the quality of the knives. In my opinion they are superior
10/10 is my score….
Jorge
Olivia B. (verified owner) –
“The steel knives I purchased here are exceptional. They’re sharp, well-crafted, and have made a noticeable difference in my kitchen.”
William L. (verified owner) –
“These steel knives are versatile tools that every home cook should have. They’re sharp, durable, and have made my cooking more efficient.”
Samuel A. (verified owner) –
“I’m a cooking enthusiast, and these steel knives have elevated my culinary game. They’re precise, easy to handle, and make meal prep a pleasure.”
Daniel E. (verified owner) –
“I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase of these steel knives. They’re not just tools; they’re works of art. The craftsmanship and performance are remarkable.”
Mia P. (verified owner) –
“I received these steel knives as a gift, and they’ve quickly become the star of my kitchen. They’re sharp, stylish, and make cooking a joy.”
Emily W. (verified owner) –
“These steel knives are worth every penny. They’re sharp, reliable, and have turned me into a better cook. I can’t imagine my kitchen without them.”
Rachel Bryant –
This is the kind of knife you show off without even meaning to. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this store.
Derek Gonzalez –
Does the job but I wasn’t blown away. Blade edge needed some sharpening out of the box. Not bad, not amazing either.
Diego Hunt –
Been eyeing this knife for weeks and it did not disappoint.
Wayne Jimenez –
Pretty impressed. Just a couple minor things I’d tweak. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Handle looks great though it’s a little smaller than I imagined. Solid pickup even with the small issues.
Wyatt Kim –
Ordering again from this maker the second I finish writing this review. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. This shop clearly takes pride in their work. Nice to support a Memphis based knife maker, shipping was fast even internationally.
Robert Jones –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Made in the USA right in Memphis, and it shipped worldwide without any long wait. Edge retention has been great even after regular use in the field. This company just earned a repeat customer.