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Butcher & Breaking Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Butcher & Breaking Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong © - Main image
$59.6 $149 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel core (produced by Aichi Steel Corp) with 66-layer Tsunami Rose™ Damascus cladding
  • Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process (8-12° edge), Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Tsunami Rose™ blade finish
  • Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite OR Carbon Fiber textured G10
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 62+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 8-12° ultra-fine double bevel (scalpel-sharp)
  • Blade Finish: Tsunami Rose™ Damascus with 66 folded layers OR Hammered blade finish
  • Construction: Vacuum-treated Damascus steel cladding

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction
  • Rivets: Mosaic rivet with triple-rivet reinforcement
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster for pinch grip optimization
  • End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight
  • Special Features: Meticulously ground, polished, and honed both horizontally and vertically

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash immediately after use
  • Dry thoroughly to maintain Damascus pattern
  • Regular honing to maintain ultra-fine edge
  • Professional sharpening recommended due to ultra-fine angle
  • Store in protective sheath
  • Avoid extended exposure to acidic foods

Use Case Scenarios

  • Career chefs and culinary professionals
  • Precision cutting: julienne, chiffonade, brunoise
  • High-volume prep work requiring surgical precision
  • Fine dicing to high-impact chopping
  • Display-worthy craftsmanship for knife enthusiasts
  • Ideal for those who demand both performance and aesthetics

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Adam H. ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding isn’t just for looks—it creates a textured surface that lets food fall right off the blade. I’ve been breaking down chickens and trimming roasts all week, and the AUS-10V core still feels laser-sharp without any touch-ups. This is the first knife that’s made me actuall

Steven ★★★★★

It’s rock-solid in the hand, which I wasn’t expecting for a knife this light, and the AUS-10V core took a razor edge right out of the box. The 66-layer cladding adds a nice grip through a long breakdown, too. I’ve used it daily for two weeks and it still feels like the first cut.

Emily L. ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding isn't just for looks—it's got a heft and balance that makes breaking down a whole chicken feel almost effortless. Out of the box, the D3 sharpening had it gliding through tomato skins like they weren't even there.