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

Chef Knife 8" | Orange ABS 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 (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sophia C. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about an orange-handled knife in my kitchen, but the German steel took an edge sharper than my old Wusthof right out of the box. The D3 diamond detailing really shows in the first few cuts—tomatoes barely felt the blade. Eight inches is the perfect all-around length, too.

Ella Z. ★★★★★

The ABS handle gives a surprisingly solid grip even with wet hands, and the sub-zero treated blade hasn't dulled after a month of heavy meal prep. It feels noticeably lighter than my old knife, which makes quick chopping sessions way less tiring.

Elizabeth M. ★★★★★

The German steel took an edge after just a few passes on the stone, and the sub-zero treatment seems to keep it razor sharp through a full week of meal prep. It's a hefty knife, but that balance makes chopping feel almost effortless.