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Guardian Chef's Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Guardian Chef's Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong © - Main image
$71.6 $179 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 (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Madison ★★★★★

The AUS-10V steel core took a screaming edge after a quick hone and held it through a full week of meal prep without touching the stone again. The 66-layer Damascus pattern is stunning in person, and the D3 diamond detailing makes the blade feel absurdly precise on thin-sliced vegetables.

David A. ★★★★★

First cut through a butternut squash felt like slicing butter, and the 66-layer Damascus cladding gave it a beautiful heft that balances perfectly in my hand. The AUS-10V core has held its edge through a week of heavy prep with zero touch-ups.

David R. ★★★★★

I’ve had this knife for three weeks now and the 66-layer Damascus patterning isn’t just for show—it’s so well balanced that chopping onions feels effortless. The AUS-10V core has held its edge through daily meal prep, and I only need a quick honing every few days.