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Chef Knife 8" | Aegean Teal Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Chef Knife 8" | Aegean Teal Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | - Main image
$35.6 $89 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)

Steven E. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about spending this much on a knife, but the D3 diamond-detailed edge glided through a whole butternut squash like it was butter on the very first use. The teal handle feels rock-solid in my grip, and the sub-zero treatment clearly pays off because it hasn't dulled a bit after a week

Avery ★★★★★

The teal handle is even more striking in person, and it balances beautifully in my hand during a long prep session. The sub-zero treatment must be doing something right because it slid through a butternut squash without any resistance, and the edge still feels razor sharp after a week of daily use.

Ellie ★★★★★

The D3 diamond sharpening is the real deal—the blade glided through a butternut squash like it was butter right out of the box. The teal handle has a nice weight to it, and the sub-zero treatment means I haven't had to touch the edge after a week of heavy dinner prep.