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Slicing & Carving Knife 12" | Crimson Red ABS Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Slicing & Carving Knife 12" | Crimson Red ABS Handle | Gladiator Series | NSF - Main image
$59.6 $149 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility 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 (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

James ★★★★★

The 12-inch blade glides through a roast like it’s butter, and the crimson handle gives a solid, grippy feel even when my hands get a bit greasy. That X50CRMOV15 steel holds an edge longer than any knife I’ve owned, and the diamond-detailed sharpening pays off with every slice.

Claire N. ★★★★★

The sub-zero tempering really shows—this blade keeps its edge after breaking down a dozen briskets for a party. The crimson handle is grippy even when my hands get slick with fat, and the 12-inch length gives me clean, single-stroke slices. Only wish it came with a sheath, but the balance makes up f

Abigail ★★★★☆

The 12-inch blade glides through a whole brisket in one smooth pull, and the German steel held its edge through a full Sunday prep session. Wish the handle had a bit more grip when my hands got oily, but the balance makes up for it.