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Santoku Knife 7" | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong ©

Santoku Knife 7" | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$59.6 $149 In stock

Category: Japanese Style Knives

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 5-layer 9CR18MOV stainless steel
  • Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Sandblasted frosted finish, with custom spine jimping
  • Handle Material: Unique one of a kind resin & burl wood handle.
  • Sheath Material: Genuine leather with snap-close button

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel (Obliterator/Venator: varies by model)
  • Thickness: 2.5mm spine
  • Blade Finish: Sandblasted frosted finish with laser-etched Valhalla emblem

Construction Details

  • Tang: Pin-tail construction.
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster
  • Special Features: Custom spine jimping for enhanced grip, front hook for secondary forward grip (Obliterator)

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and soap
  • Towel dry immediately
  • Hone regularly with honing rod
  • Easy to sharpen at home
  • Store in leather sheath with snap closure

Use Case Scenarios

  • Heavy-duty cutting tasks
  • Breaking down meat and primal cuts
  • Every-day cooking and food preparation
  • For cooks who embrace bold, aggressive cooking styles
  • Ideal for those who want low-maintenance, high-performance steel with excellent edge retention

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The edge from that D3TM sharpening process is absurdly precise right out of the box—sliced through a ripe tomato with zero squish and no effort. The sandblasted frosted finish also hides fingerprints nicely, which I’ve already put to the test.

Avery ★★★★★

I was a little worried about the weight when I first unboxed it, but the 5-layer steel makes it feel perfectly balanced in my hand. The D3TM sharpening process is no joke—it glides through a butternut squash like it’s butter, and I haven’t touched my old knives since.

Stella ★★★★★

The frosted sandblasted finish on the blade looks way more premium in person than in the photos, and the 7" size is perfect for my daily veggie prep. I’ve had it a few weeks now and the D3TM edge is still slicing through tomatoes like they’re butter, no chipping at all.