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Pitmaster BBQ & Meat Knife 6.5" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Pitmaster BBQ & Meat Knife 6.5" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong © - Main image
$59.6 $149 In stock

Category: BBQ & Outdoor

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)

Abigail H. ★★★★★

The 66-layer cladding catches light beautifully, but what sold me is how the D3 diamond-detailed edge held up through a full rack of ribs without needing a touch-up. It feels precise and balanced in hand, even for a shorter 6.5" blade. My only nitpick is wishing it came with a sheath, but that's on

Madison ★★★★★

The damascus cladding is genuinely beautiful—I keep it on the counter just to look at it between cooks. It’s held its edge through a whole brisket and a rack of ribs without needing a touch-up, which surprised me for a knife this size.

Emily ★★★★★

The AUS-10V core takes a screaming edge and holds it through a full rack of ribs without a single touch-up, which honestly surprised me for this price. The 6.5-inch length feels nimble for detail work around bones, yet it's still got enough blade to power through brisket slices. Came out of the box