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Chef's Knife 7" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 7" | 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 (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Richard G. ★★★★★

The Damascus cladding on this blade is absolutely stunning in person, and the 66-layer pattern catches the light beautifully as you work. The AUS-10V core took an incredibly sharp edge right out of the box — I've been slicing through tomatoes and herbs with zero effort all week.

Isabella T. ★★★★★

I was a bit nervous about the price, but that 66-layer Damascus cladding isn’t just for looks—it feels incredibly balanced in hand, and the AUS-10V core has held its edge through a week of heavy prep without needing a single touch-up. The D3 diamond detailing on the spine is a small touch that makes

Adam L. ★★★★★

Out of the box, the blade had a perfect, razor-sharp edge that sliced through a ripe tomato without any pressure. I've been using it daily for two weeks and the AUS-10V core still holds that initial bite, which is more than I can say for my old knives. The 66-layer cladding isn't just for looks eith