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12-Piece Block Set | Black Handles | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

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Category: Knife Sets & Bundles

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 (4.8 / 5 · 25 reviews)

Penelope V. ★★★★★

The handles are surprisingly well-balanced for a block set this size, and the black finish feels grippy even when my hands are wet from rinsing veggies. I've used the chef's knife daily for two weeks and the edge is still holding up nicely.

Alexander S. ★★★★★

Blades came out of the box razor-sharp thanks to that D3 diamond detailing process—sliced through a tomato like it was butter. The sub-zero treatment on the steel makes them feel denser than my old set, and the black handles have a solid, weighted balance that's easy to grip. Definitely the last kni

Isabella ★★★★★

The handles are surprisingly grippy even when my hands get slick from prepping chicken, and the D3 diamond detail leaves a mirror finish that catches the light beautifully. I’ve had pricier sets that didn’t hold an edge this long after a month of daily use.

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