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Chef's Knife 10.25" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 10.25" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong © - Main image
$63.6 $159 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 (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

John ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding on this thing is almost hypnotic to look at, and the weight distribution makes it feel perfectly balanced in my hand. Even after a week of heavy prep work, the edge from that AUS-10V core is still slicing through tomatoes like they're butter.

Evelyn X. ★★★★★

The AUS-10V core takes an edge like nothing I've used before—paper-thin tomato slices without any squish. The 66-layer cladding isn't just for looks either, it's got a nice heft that feels balanced in hand.

William C. ★★★★★

The Damascus cladding on this blade isn't just for looks; the wavy pattern glints beautifully and the knife feels perfectly balanced in my hand. I've been slicing through tomatoes and bell peppers all week, and the D3 diamond sharpening has kept it laser-sharp with zero effort. Honestly, it makes me