Chefsmes 20 cm | Karmozijnrood handvat | Shogun-serie | X | Dalstrong ©

That AUS-10V core keeps its edge incredibly well—I've been prepping for days without needing to sharpen. The layered Damascus pattern on the blade is even more striking in person than in the photos.

Cut through a butternut squash like it was butter, and the crimson handle gives a nice secure grip even with wet hands. The AUS-10V steel holds its edge remarkably well after a week of heavy use.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding gives this knife a stunning look, and the D3 diamond sharpening made it razor-sharp right out of the box. Slicing through tomatoes felt effortless.

Cutting through a butternut squash felt almost effortless—the edge held perfectly without any wedging. The red handle gives a nice visual pop on the magnetic strip, and the balance is spot-on for my hand.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding on this blade isn't just for looks—it glides through tomatoes like butter. That deep crimson handle feels surprisingly secure even with wet hands, and the D3 sharpening meant I didn't need to touch it up out of the box.

The AUS-10V core takes and holds an incredibly sharp edge; I’ve been slicing through tomatoes and peppers with almost no pressure. The crimson red handle feels well-balanced and secure in my hand, even when moist. It’s quickly become my go-to knife for everyday prep.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding is stunning in person, and the knife glides through onions with zero tearing. Feels perfectly balanced in my hand, weighty but not heavy.

Cut through a butternut squash like it was butter on the first try with hardly any effort—the AUS-10V steel core really holds its edge. The crimson handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand, and the 66-layer Damascus cladding is almost too pretty to use.

The AUS-10V steel core took and held an incredibly sharp edge right out of the box. It glides through ripe tomatoes and dense squash with almost no resistance, making prep work feel effortless.

The 66-layer Damascus cladding catches the light beautifully—almost too pretty to use, but it slices through tomatoes like butter. The handle fits my hand perfectly and feels secure even with damp fingers.