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Kiritsuke Chef's Knife 8.5" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Kiritsuke Chef's Knife 8.5" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - Main image
$39.6 $99 In stock

Category: 일본식 나이프

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 (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ryan ★★★★★

The blade arrived with an edge so keen it sliced through a ripe tomato without any pressure—the sub-zero treatment clearly does its job. I've used it daily for two weeks now and the German steel still holds that factory sharpness. Only wish the handle had a bit more grip when my hands get wet.

Amelia ★★★★★

The D3 diamond detailing really shows the moment you slice—it glides through a ripe tomato without crushing it. The lion shield treatment makes the steel feel tougher than my old knives, and after a week of daily prepping, it still slices as clean as day one. The handle balance is spot on for an 8.5

Nicholas ★★★★★

The sub-zero treated blade keeps its edge through a whole week of mise en place without a single touch-up. I've used fancier-looking knives, but this one's balance feels right and the D3 sharpening from the factory was genuinely usable out of the box.