Dalstrong

Chef's Knife 9.5" | Shadow Black Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Chef's Knife 9.5" | Shadow Black Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - Main image
$51.6 $129 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 7CR17MOV-X Stainless Steel
  • Special Treatments: Black Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating, D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process (8-12°), Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment
  • Handle Material: Advanced Grip G10 with Kevlar-inspired texture
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 8-12° ultra-fine double bevel
  • Blade Finish: Midnight black Titanium Nitride coating
  • Special Properties: Enhanced non-stick properties, superior corrosion resistance

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction
  • Bolster: No bolster
  • Special Features: Carbon fiber-inspired textured handle for tactile feedback, featherweight build for extended use

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
  • Dry immediately after washing
  • TiN coating requires no special maintenance
  • Easy to sharpen despite coating
  • Store in protective sheath
  • Coating protects against extreme temperatures and corrosion

Use Case Scenarios

  • High-speed, high-volume kitchen work
  • Precision slicing and dicing
  • Professional kitchen environments
  • Extended prep sessions without wrist fatigue
  • Ideal for cooks seeking cutting-edge design with high-tech performance
  • Perfect for those who value both form and function

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Christopher ★★★★★

The D3TM sharpening process left this thing outrageously sharp out of the box—I sliced through a whole butternut squash like it was butter. Even after a week of heavy prep, the edge is holding beautifully, and the black TiN coating makes cleanup a breeze. This is the last chef's knife I'll ever need

Daniel ★★★★★

The black titanium coating hasn't chipped or scratched after two weeks of daily use, and the 8-12° edge is still shaving sharp. It glides through onions and peppers like they're not even there.

Madison R. ★★★★★

Cut through a whole butternut squash last night and the 8-12° edge just glided, zero cracking. The coating is slick enough that nothing sticks, and the handle feels rock-solid even after an hour of prep. First knife I've owned that genuinely feels surgical.