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Santoku Knife 7" | Crimson Red ABS Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

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Category: Japanese Style 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 (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

The German steel edge held up beautifully through a week of heavy veg prep, and the sub-zero treatment clearly does its job—no dulling or chipping so far. The handle’s ABS grip stays secure even when my hands get slick, which makes the 7-inch length feel perfectly balanced. For the price, this is th

Penelope ★★★★★

I’m honestly impressed with how the X50CRMOV15 steel holds its edge—after two weeks of daily veg prep, it still glides through tomatoes like day one. The crimson red handle gives a firm grip even when my hands are slightly oily, and the sub-zero treatment seems to be doing its job.

Madison ★★★★★

The balance on this 7-inch blade is spot on—it feels like an extension of my hand during a long prep session. That D3 diamond sharpening process definitely shows in how easily it glides through tomatoes and peppers without crushing them. The crimson handle has held up great in the dish rack after a

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