Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel (produced with OUTOKUMPU)
Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening (16-18°), Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment
Handle Material: Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer
Sheath Material: Protective thermoplastic sheath
Blade Specifications
HRC: 56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel
Blade Finish: Polished satin finish
Construction Details
Tang: Full tang construction
Bolster: Hybrid bolster (varies by model)
Care Instructions
Hand wash with warm water and soap
Towel dry immediately
Easy to sharpen at home
Hone regularly with honing rod
Store in protective sheath
Low maintenance, high performance design
Use Case Scenarios
Daily home cooking
Professional kitchens on a budget
All-purpose cutting tasks
High-volume food preparation
Ideal for passionate home cooks seeking professional performance
Perfect for culinary professionals wanting reliable tools without premium pricing
Excellent entry point into high-performance German steel
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Daniel★★★★★
I've been using this knife for about two weeks now, and the 16-18° edge from that Diamond Detailing sharpening is still razor-sharp—it glides through tomatoes without any effort at all. The German steel really holds up well even after constant use.
Sophia★★★★★
Even after a week of heavy prep, the blade still feels like it glides through tomatoes without any squishing. The LionShield coating gives the handle a nice, secure grip even when my hands are wet.
Stella★★★★★
The 12-inch blade cuts through butternut squash like it's soft butter, and the diamond sharpening really does make a difference. I've already used it for a week straight and haven't had to touch the edge once.
Ruby★★★★★
Finally a knife that holds its edge through an entire week of meal prep without needing a touch-up. That German steel and the 16-18° sharpening angle make precise cuts feel effortless, even on slippery tomatoes.
Henry F.★★★★★
Handled some serious butchery prep this weekend and the 12-inch blade kept its edge through an entire brisket breakdown without needing a touch-up. The D3 diamond sharpening really shows—every slice through tomato skins was clean and effortless.
Jacob★★★★★
The German blade came out of the box screaming sharp—I could slice through a ripe tomato without any squishing. The 12-inch length took a minute to get used to, but now it feels perfectly balanced for breaking down larger cuts of meat.
Grace★★★★★
Wasn't sure about a 12-inch knife for everyday prep, but the German stainless steel feels incredibly balanced in hand. The edge came razor-sharp out of the box and held up through a whole bag of onions without any dulling. It's honestly made slicing feel effortless.
Carter G.★★★★★
I’ve been using this knife for a few weeks now and the German steel holds its edge incredibly well even after heavy prep. The 12-inch blade feels perfectly balanced in my hand for slicing through larger cuts of meat. It’s honestly the sharpest knife I’ve owned straight out of the box.
Henry★★★★★
This blade glides through tomatoes like they're butter. The German steel holds its edge incredibly well after weeks of daily use.
Carter★★★★★
The D3 Diamond Detailing sharpening is no joke—this thing glides through tomatoes like butter. The German stainless steel feels solid and the handle sits perfectly in my grip for precise cuts.
