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Chef's Knife 8" | Blood Raider Red Handle | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 8" | Blood Raider Red Handle | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$63.6 $159 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 5-layer 9CR18MOV stainless steel
  • Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Sandblasted frosted finish, with custom spine jimping
  • Handle Material: Unique one of a kind resin & burl wood handle.
  • Sheath Material: Genuine leather with snap-close button

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel (Obliterator/Venator: varies by model)
  • Thickness: 2.5mm spine
  • Blade Finish: Sandblasted frosted finish with laser-etched Valhalla emblem

Construction Details

  • Tang: Pin-tail construction.
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster
  • Special Features: Custom spine jimping for enhanced grip, front hook for secondary forward grip (Obliterator)

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and soap
  • Towel dry immediately
  • Hone regularly with honing rod
  • Easy to sharpen at home
  • Store in leather sheath with snap closure

Use Case Scenarios

  • Heavy-duty cutting tasks
  • Breaking down meat and primal cuts
  • Every-day cooking and food preparation
  • For cooks who embrace bold, aggressive cooking styles
  • Ideal for those who want low-maintenance, high-performance steel with excellent edge retention

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Edward R. ★★★★★

Cut through a case of Roma tomatoes like they were butter, and the handle’s blood-red grip stays locked in my palm even when slick with juice. The 9CR18MOV steel took a few swipes on the honing rod and held its edge through a whole week of meal prep. First knife that’s made me actually look forward

Avery F. ★★★★★

The frosted finish on the blade looks wicked next to the red handle, and it's held its edge through two weeks of heavy prep without needing a single pass on the steel. The D3TM sharpening process really shows the moment you slice into a pepper.

Evelyn W. ★★★★★

Cut through a dozen tomatoes and a butternut squash in one sitting and the edge still felt scary sharp afterward; that D3TM sharpening process is no joke. The red handle has a nice heft to it and stays grippy even when my hands get slick from chopping.