Dalstrong

Paring Knife 3.5" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Paring Knife 3.5" | Shogun Series | ELITE | 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 (4.8 / 5 · 24 reviews)

Grace ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding isn't just for looks—it's got a heft and balance that makes precise work feel effortless. I've used it daily for two weeks and the AUS-10V edge still glides through tomato skins like they're not there.

Brian ★★★★★

This is the first knife I’ve owned with Damascus cladding, and the 66-layer pattern is genuinely stunning up close. It’s featherlight and precise for hulling strawberries or trimming silverskin, and the D3 diamond detailing makes the edge feel razor-fresh right out of the box.

Charlotte ★★★★★

The AUS-10V steel core holds an edge noticeably longer than my old knives, and the 3.5-inch size feels perfectly balanced for coring tomatoes. The Tsunami Rose cladding is almost too pretty to use, but I can't stop reaching for it.