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Tanto Chef's Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

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$63.6 $159 In stock

Category: Chef & Utility Knives

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 (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

The AUS-10V steel core held its edge through a full week of meal prep without me reaching for the honing rod once, which surprised me given how thin the blade feels. Balance is perfect, too, right at the bolster, so my wrist doesn't tire after chopping through butternut squash.

Ava E. ★★★★★

The 66-layer Damascus cladding isn't just for looks—it's got a grip that keeps my fingers off the blade even when things get slick. The AUS-10V core took a beating through a full week of meal prep and still shaves paper without a touch-up.

Lily Z. ★★★★★

I’ve been reaching for this knife every single night since it arrived — the AUS-10V core keeps that razor edge through a whole week of prep, and the 66-layer cladding makes even thick carrots feel like they’re parting on their own. The D3 sharpening out of the box was scary sharp, but in the best wa