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Butcher & Breaking Cimiter Knife 8" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Butcher & Breaking Cimiter Knife 8" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | - Main image
$39.6 $99 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 (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas ★★★★★

The sub-zero treatment is the reason I bought this, and it shows—the blade hasn't dulled after breaking down three whole chickens and a rack of ribs over the weekend. The X50CRMOV15 steel feels solid in hand, and the diamond-detailed sharpening gave it a scary-good edge right out of the box.

Kevin I. ★★★★★

The diamond-tapered edge held up beautifully through a whole breakdown session, and the sub-zero tempering seems to have done its job—no flex or dulling mid-task. It’s a beast of a blade that feels surprisingly balanced in the hand for an 8-inch.

Grace Y. ★★★★★

Feels like a tank in the hand, which is exactly what you want when breaking down big cuts. The German steel takes a beating and the D3 diamond edge is still wicked sharp after a week of heavy prep.