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Crixus Knife 8" | The Scorpion Series | Dalstrong ©

Crixus Knife 8" | The Scorpion Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$119.6 $299 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: Proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel
  • Special Treatments: Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening (8-12°), Black Spiral Damascus finish OR standard spiral finish
  • Handle Material: Resin & Aluminum Mesh handle
  • Sheath Material: Leather sheath with snap-close button

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 61+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale) for V12 Ultra™
  • Edge Angle: 8-12° ultra-fine double bevel
  • Blade Finish: 69-layer folded Damascus
  • Composition: V12 Ultra™: 1.2% carbon, 18% chromium, cobalt-enhanced

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster
  • Special Features: Downward arching handle for perfect balance

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and soap
  • Dry immediately after washing
  • Regular honing for optimal performance
  • Store in leather sheath

Use Case Scenarios

  • Professional kitchens requiring zero-drag performance
  • High-volume prep work
  • Speed-focused cutting tasks
  • All-purpose kitchen work from fine dicing to heavy chopping
  • Ideal for trailblazers and boundary-pushers in culinary arts
  • Perfect for those seeking cutting-edge technology with bold design
  • Excellent for cooks who want extended edge retention

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Adam ★★★★★

The 8-12° edge from that D3 diamond detailing is scary sharp out of the box—I sliced through a whole pork shoulder without any drag. The black spiral Damascus finish looks even better in person than in the photos, and it's held up through a week of heavy dinner prep without needing a touch-up.

Mia N. ★★★★★

This blade took prep work to a whole new level—the factory edge is so precise that slicing tomatoes felt like cutting through butter. That black spiral Damascus finish is gorgeous in person too.

Henry ★★★★★

Took it straight from the box to a pile of tomatoes and onions, and the D3 Diamond Detailing edge glided through without crushing a single one. That 8-12° angle makes a real difference when you’re trying to do fine brunoise—no tears, no bruised flesh, just clean cuts. It’s staying out on the magneti