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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 (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

John ★★★★★

I’ve had it for a week and the Damascus cladding isn’t just for show—those 66 layers give it a grip that feels almost custom in my hand. The AUS-10V core took a razor edge right out of the box, and slicing through a butternut squash felt like cutting warm butter. Only wish I’d bought this sooner.

Lily G. ★★★★★

First cut through a ripe tomato and the blade just fell through the skin, zero pressure needed. The 66-layer damascus pattern on the side is even prettier in person than in the photos, and the AUS-10V core holds that initial sharpness longer than any knife I've owned.

Adam ★★★★★

The edge came out of the box terrifyingly sharp—sliced through a ripe tomato with zero pressure and no squish. The 66-layer Damascus pattern is even more striking in person, and the AUS-10V core has held its bite through a full week of heavy prep without needing a touch-up.

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