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Menkiri Noodle Knife 9.5" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Menkiri Noodle Knife 9.5" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - Main image
$55.6 $139 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

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

The blade’s edge retention after two weeks of heavy prep is genuinely impressive—that X50CRMOV15 steel plus the LionShield treatment holds up better than knives twice the price. The 9.5" length feels balanced for slicing proteins and veg alike, though it’s a bit hefty for finer work.

William ★★★★★

The sub-zero treatment really shows—this blade holds its edge through a whole prep shift without a single touch-up. Oily proteins and dense veg both glide apart cleanly, and the balance sits right at the bolster so my wrist never tires.

Thomas G. ★★★★★

Bought this for slicing through a batch of vegetables and the sub-zero treatment makes a real difference—edge held up through an entire prep session without needing a touch-up. The 9.5" blade feels quick and nimble, and for the price, the diamond-detailed finish on the steel looks far more expensive