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Bread Knife 8" | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong ©

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$75.60 In stock

Category: Bread & Serrated Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 5-layer 9CR18MOV stainless steel
  • Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Sandblasted frosted finish, with custom spine jimping
  • Handle Material: Unique one of a kind resin & burl wood handle.
  • Sheath Material: Genuine leather with snap-close button

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel (Obliterator/Venator: varies by model)
  • Thickness: 2.5mm spine
  • Blade Finish: Sandblasted frosted finish with laser-etched Valhalla emblem

Construction Details

  • Tang: Pin-tail construction.
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster
  • Special Features: Custom spine jimping for enhanced grip, front hook for secondary forward grip (Obliterator)

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and soap
  • Towel dry immediately
  • Hone regularly with honing rod
  • Easy to sharpen at home
  • Store in leather sheath with snap closure

Use Case Scenarios

  • Heavy-duty cutting tasks
  • Breaking down meat and primal cuts
  • Every-day cooking and food preparation
  • For cooks who embrace bold, aggressive cooking styles
  • Ideal for those who want low-maintenance, high-performance steel with excellent edge retention

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

The D3™ sharpening is no joke—this thing sliced through a crusty sourdough loaf like it was butter, leaving no crumbs behind. The 5-layer steel feels sturdy in hand, and the frosted finish hides fingerprints well.

Riley L. ★★★★★

The frosted finish on this blade looks sleek and resists smudges better than my old knife. Cuts through a crusty sourdough loaf with zero crushing, and the 9CR18MOV steel holds its edge well after weeks of use.

Evelyn ★★★★★

I've been using this 8" serrated blade for a few weeks now, and that diamond-detailed sharpening really makes a difference when slicing through a crusty loaf. The frosted finish also hasn't shown any wear, which is nice.

Sophia E. ★★★★★

The frosted finish feels great in hand and doesn't slip, even when my fingers get a little damp from slicing through a crusty loaf. It cuts through artisan bread cleanly without crushing the crumb, and the edge seems really durable after a few uses.

Scarlett ★★★★★

After a week of slicing through baguettes and ciabatta, the edge on this knife is still just as sharp as day one. The frosted finish on the blade gives it a nice grip, too.

Violet ★★★★★

Cutting through a crusty sourdough loaf felt almost effortless, the serrated edge gliding cleanly without tearing the crumb. The 9CR18MOV steel holds its edge noticeably better than my old knife.

Harper X. ★★★★★

The sandblasted frosted finish makes the blade glide through crusty sourdough without any tearing, and the 9CR18MOV steel feels well-balanced in my hand. Clean slices on my first try with a dense rye loaf.

Miles X. ★★★★★

First loaf I cut with this, the diamond-detailed edge went through a crusty sourdough like butter—no squishing or tearing at all. The frosted finish looks great and doesn’t show every fingerprint, which is a bonus.

Steven ★★★★★

The frosted finish gives it a sleek, no-nonsense look, but it's the sharpness from the LionShield treatment that makes slicing through a crusty loaf feel effortless.

Violet F. ★★★★★

The D3 Diamond Detailing really shows—this knife glides through a sourdough loaf like butter, leaving clean slices without shredding. The sandblasted frosted finish looks sharp and feels secure in my hand, no slipping.