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Mezzaluna Knife 8.5" | ABS Handles | Gladiator Series | Dalstrong ©

Mezzaluna Knife 8.5" | ABS Handles | Gladiator Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$51.6 $129 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 (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David ★★★★★

The rocking motion is so smooth on my cutting board, and that curved blade makes mincing herbs feel almost effortless. The German steel took a razor edge right out of the box, and the ABS handles give me a solid grip even when my hands are slightly damp.

Ryan X. ★★★★★

The sub-zero hardening process clearly pays off—this thing has tackled a whole evening of herbs and garlic without needing a single touch-up. The ABS handles give a solid, grippy feel even when my hands get a bit oily. It's become my go-to for anything that needs a quick chop.

George S. ★★★★★

The curved blade rocks through a pile of herbs in one smooth motion, and the sub-zero treated steel keeps an edge that puts my old straight knives to shame. The ABS handles give a solid grip even when my hands get oily from chopping garlic and basil.