Frequently asked questions
Steel, care, delivery and returns — the things people ask us most.
What is actually in the eight-piece set?
An 8″ chef's knife, a 7″ santoku, a 6.5″ nakiri, an 8″ serrated bread knife, an 8″ carving knife, a 6″ boning knife, a 5″ utility knife and a 3.5″ paring knife, all in a lined presentation case with a printed care guide.
What steel do you use?
High-carbon stainless steel, hardened to roughly 58 HRC. That is the range where a blade holds a working edge for months of home use without becoming brittle enough to chip on a bone or a frozen edge.
How sharp are they out of the case?
Each blade is finished to 15 degrees per side, which is noticeably keener than the 20-degree bevel most Western knives ship with. They arrive ready to use — please treat them with respect the first time.
How do I keep them sharp?
Hone regularly on a rod and the edge will keep itself honest for a long time. A full sharpening once or twice a year is plenty for a home kitchen. Avoid pull-through sharpeners, which grind away far more steel than they need to.
Are they dishwasher safe?
No, and this is the one thing that will genuinely ruin them. Dishwasher detergent is abrasive and corrosive, and the heat cycle is hard on pakkawood. Wash by hand in warm soapy water and dry immediately.
What cutting board should I use?
Wood or plastic. Glass, stone, marble and steel boards will roll or chip a 15-degree edge within a few uses.
Do the four series differ in any way apart from the handle?
No. Ironbark, Foundry, Ridgeline and Nightfall are the same eight blades in the same steel with the same edge. The difference is the pakkawood colour and the pin finish, and they are all the same price.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free everywhere in the US. Orders placed before 2:00 PM ET on a business day leave the workshop the same day, and standard delivery runs 3–7 business days after that. Full detail is in the Shipping & Delivery Policy.
Can I cancel after ordering?
Yes — free of charge, any time before the order is dispatched. Email us with your order reference as soon as you can. After dispatch it becomes a return instead, which is still free. See the Refund, Returns & Cancellation Policy.
What if I do not get on with them?
Send the set back within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We provide a prepaid label, so the return costs you nothing.
What if something arrives damaged?
Photograph the box and the contents before unpacking further and email us within 7 days. We ship a replacement straight away and you pay nothing.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Not at present. We ship to all 50 states, DC, US territories and APO/FPO/DPO addresses only.
Is my card safe on this site?
This storefront is a store build. The checkout accepts test card details only, nothing is transmitted to a server, and no payment is ever processed. Please do not enter a real card number.
Will you restock once the sale ends?
No. The workshop is winding down and there is no further production planned. What is listed is what remains.
Still stuck? Email team@modularready.com or call +1 (502) 555-0123, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET. We answer within one business day.