Dalstrong

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

Chef Knife 8" | Lilac Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - 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 (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

John O. ★★★★★

The blade came razor-sharp out of the box, that D3 diamond detailing really shows when slicing through tomatoes without crushing them. The lilac handle adds a nice pop of color on my knife block, and the sub-zero treatment keeps the edge holding up well after a week of daily prep.

Stella F. ★★★★★

The sub-zero tempering on this blade is the real deal—I've been chopping through squash and dense root veggies for two weeks straight and the edge still glides like day one. The lilac handle isn't just pretty either, it gives a solid grip even when my hands are slick from washing herbs mid-prep.

Thomas N. ★★★★★

That heat treatment really holds up, used it for a full prep shift and the edge on this German steel didn't start to dull until the very end. The lilac handle is a nice pop of color in my kit, easy to grip even when my hands got a little slick.