Dalstrong

Paring Knife 3.5" | Crimson Red ABS Handle | Shogun Series | Dalstrong ©

Paring Knife 3.5" | Crimson Red ABS Handle | Shogun Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$39.6 $99 In stock

Category: Paring 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 (4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews)

Kevin ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding is what sold me, but the D3 sharpening out of the box is no joke—it glides through tomato skin like butter. Handle feels solid and secure in my grip, even when my hands are slick from washing veggies.

Hazel W. ★★★★★

The rose-patterned Damascus on the blade isn’t just for looks—it catches the light beautifully and slices through tomato skins like butter. The AUS-10V core holds its edge better than any knife I’ve owned, so I’m not reaching for the sharpener every other week.

Grace L. ★★★★★

I’ve been using it every day for two weeks and the AUS-10V core still slices through tomatoes like they’re butter, no dragging. The crimson red handle gives a firm grip even when my hands are wet from washing produce, which I didn’t expect at this price point.