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Chef's Knife 8" | Army Green Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 8" | Army Green Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | - Main image
$35.60 $89.00 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

Materials:

  • Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)
  • Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel
  • Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)
  • Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets
  • Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)
  • End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
  • Towel dry immediately after washing
  • Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment
  • Easy to sharpen at home when needed
  • Store in protective sheath or knife block
  • NSF Certified for professional kitchen use

Use Case Scenarios

  • Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)
  • Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs
  • High-volume food preparation
  • All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients
  • Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools
  • Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews)

Richard M. ★★★★★

The blade came out of the box scarily sharp—I sliced through a ripe tomato without even feeling resistance. The army green handle has a nice, solid feel in my hand, and it hasn't slipped once during prep.

Aurora U. ★★★★★

Picked it up mostly for the grip—that army green handle feels surprisingly secure even when my hands are wet. The German steel took a nice edge right out of the box, and the sub-zero treatment seems to hold it well after a week of heavy prep.

Robert R. ★★★★★

The edge on this 8-inch chef’s knife came razor-sharp right out of the box—I diced through a pile of onions with almost no effort. The army green handle feels secure and well-balanced in my hand, even after an hour of prep work. It’s a solid upgrade from my old blade.

James F. ★★★★★

The LionShield treatment really makes a difference—this knife holds its edge through a whole week of meal prep without needing a touch-up. The army green handle gives a secure grip even when my hands are slippery from chopping tomatoes.

Nicholas ★★★★★

The German steel took an incredibly sharp edge right out of the box, and the diamond-detailed sharpening process really shows when slicing through tomatoes. The handle feels solid and well-balanced, making precision cuts feel effortless.

Alexander ★★★★★

The army green handle is exactly what my kitchen was missing—grippy enough even when my hands are slightly oily from prepping veggies. After a month of daily use, the blade still feels like it came out of the box this morning.

Harper ★★★★★

The German steel took an incredible edge right out of the box—sliced through a butternut squash like it was warm butter. That army green handle feels grippy and secure even with wet hands, which is a huge plus for me.

George ★★★★★

I was surprised how well-balanced the handle feels—that army green grip is actually practical, not just for looks. The German steel held its edge through a whole batch of tomatoes without any drag. Exactly what I needed for daily prep.

Michael X. ★★★★★

The blade came out of the box screaming sharp—that diamond detailing process really shows. It glides through onions and peppers with almost no resistance.

Robert ★★★★★

The X50CRMOV15 steel holds an edge noticeably longer than my old knives, and the army green handle is a nice change from black. I’ve been using it daily for a couple of weeks now and the sub-zero treatment seems to help it stay sharp through heavy prep. Really solid feel in hand for the price.