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Chef's Knife 8" | Crimson Red Handle | Shogun Series | X | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 8" | Crimson Red Handle | Shogun Series | X | 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 (4.7 / 5 · 23 reviews)

Emma T. ★★★★★

Cut through a ripe tomato with almost no pressure, and the AUS-10V core held its edge through a whole week of meal prep without a single touch-up. The crimson handle feels balanced in my hand, not too heavy, not too light—just right for long chopping sessions. It's easily the sharpest knife I've own

Ryan ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding on this blade isn't just for looks—it glides through tomatoes like they're butter, and the crimson handle gives me a solid grip even when my hands are wet. It's easily the sharpest knife I've owned straight out of the box.

Emma H. ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding is absolutely stunning in person, and the crimson handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand. I've used it every day for two weeks now and the edge from that AUS-10V core hasn't dulled a bit.