Chef's Knife 8" | Gladiator Series | ELITE | NSF Certified
$35.6
$89
In stock
Category: Chef & Utility Knives
Materials:
- Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
- Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)
- Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)
- Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath
Blade Specifications
- HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
- Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel
- Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag
Construction Details
- Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)
- Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets
- Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)
- End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance
Care Instructions
- Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
- Towel dry immediately after washing
- Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment
- Easy to sharpen at home when needed
- Store in protective sheath or knife block
- NSF Certified for professional kitchen use
Use Case Scenarios
- Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)
- Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs
- High-volume food preparation
- All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients
- Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools
- Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives
