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Santoku Knife 7" | Spartan Ghost™ Series | Dalstrong ©

Santoku Knife 7" | Spartan Ghost™ Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$119.6 $299 In stock

Category: Japanese Style Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: Proprietary American-made S35VN Powdered Steel
  • Special Treatments: Lionshield Diamond-Like Coating (DLC), D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening (8-12°), Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Laser Blade Geometry (1.6mm spine thickness)
  • Handle Material: D-Shaped Resin & Ashwood Handle
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 60+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale Edge & 100+ Rockwell Hardness Scale surface hardness (extreme)
  • Edge Angle: 9-11° ultra-fine edge grind (surgical sharpness)
  • Thickness: 1.6mm at spine (Laser Blade Geometry)
  • Blade Finish: Diamond like coating for friction-free cutting

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster for comfortable pinch grip
  • Special Features: High-precision flat grind technique, minimal thickness behind cutting edge

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash immediately after use
  • Dry thoroughly
  • Regular honing recommended
  • Professional sharpening advised for ultra-thin edge maintenance
  • Store in protective sheath
  • Care required due to ultra-thin blade geometry and steel composition

Use Case Scenarios

  • Wafer-thin, delicate slicing
  • Professional sushi and sashimi preparation
  • Precision vegetable work
  • Carpaccio and paper-thin protein slicing
  • For culinary professionals demanding the sharpest edge possible
  • Ideal for those who prioritize cutting performance over durability
  • Perfect for delicate ingredients requiring minimal blade pressure

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Chloe ★★★★★

The edge from that 8-12° sharpening is unreal—first thing I did was slice a tomato paper-thin and it barely touched the skin. The S35VN steel holds it way longer than my old German knives, so I'm not reaching for the honing rod every week.

Madison N. ★★★★★

The DLC coating really makes a difference—even after a heavy prep session with tomatoes and citrus, the blade wipes clean with zero staining. The 8-12° edge from the factory was razor sharp out of the box, and it's held that bite through a week of daily veggie chopping.

Nicholas ★★★★★

The S35VN steel takes a screaming edge and the DLC coating makes cleanup absurdly easy—just a quick wipe and it's done. I've used it daily for two weeks and the 8-12° grind still glides through tomatoes like they're butter. That diamond detailing really shows in how effortlessly it slices.