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Dalstrong Chef Knife - 8 inch Blade - Shogun Series ELITE - Damascus - Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel - G10 Black Handle - Razor Sharp - Professional Full Tang Chef's Knife - Sheath
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Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Brand | Dalstrong |
Color | .Elite Black |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel,High-carbon,Steel |
Blade Edge | Plain |
About this item
- DALSTRONG Chef Knife 8 Inch: Crafted with precision, this professional chef knife from DALSTRONG boasts an 8-inch Damascus blade, ensuring optimal balance and control for culinary excellence.
- The Ultimate Professional Chef's Knife: A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design
- Unrivaled Performance: Ruthlessly sharp kitchen knife blade hand finished to a mirror polish at 8-12° using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Full tang and triple riveted
- An ultra sharp AUS-10V Japanese kitchen knife boasts of super steel rated at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. Dalstrong's stunning 'tsunami-rose' genuine Damascus: 67 layers of high-carbon stainless steel, cleans easily
- A Chef Knife Engineered to Perfection: The ultra-G10 handle is military grade with long durability. Carefully hand polished, the ergonomic handle shape is engineered for hand control, agility and comfort. Hand-polished blade spine for smooth handling. A dynamic kitchen utility knife
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- The Shogun Series X 8" Chef Hammered Chef Knife Bundled with The Dalstrong Premium Whetstone KitThis bundle contains 2 items
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Product Description
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The Shogun Series
Blades that bring glory to your kitchen
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The Most Versatile Knife In Your Kitchen
What Is This Chef Knife Used For?
DALSTRONG Chef Knife 8 Inch: Crafted with precision, this professional chef knife from DALSTRONG boasts an 8-inch Damascus blade, ensuring optimal balance and control for culinary excellence.
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How To Hold A Chef Knife
A Minute To Learn, A Lifetime To Master
Learning to safely handle your knife increases precision & efficiency in the kitchen. A "hammer grip" is the simplest & most natural way to hold a knife. Wrap all 5 fingers around the handle, making no contact with the blade. For more dexterity & control, consider the "pinch grip". Wrap your middle, pinky & index finger around the handle. Put your bent index finger on one side of the blade, just ahead of the bolster, with your thumb on the other side "pinching" the blade between your two fingers
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Easy to Care For
Less maintenance so you can spend more time cooking. The Shogun Series washes up quick with soap and water. Let air dry, or gently wipe off excess water before storing safety in the included PerfectFit sheath. Ideal for protecting your blade both at home and on the go.
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How To Use A Whetstone
Keep Your Edge
You take great pride and care in your knives and tools Protect your investment by learning how to use a whetstone to ensure your knives are always ready for any culinary challenge. Sharper knives are safer because they slice, rather than slipping or tearing.
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Why We Made The Shogun Series
An Ultra Dependable Culinary Tool
We designed the Shogun Series to be the ultimate culinary tool. Combining AUS10 with Dalstrong's LionShield treatment and precision-based D3 sharpening, each knife is crafted over a period of 60 days. We've continued to improve this series over numerous iterative cycles, making it the perfect choice for chefs who demand the best performance from their tools. With its high-quality construction and superb cutting capabilities, the Shogun Series delivers professional results at an affordable cost.
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The Shogun Series
Japanese history is full of powerful generals and skilled samurai renowned for their expertise with a blade. The Shogun Series draws inspiration from these warriors and are designed to be brutally sharp, durable and reliable. The steel is sourced from Japan, and the mosaic handle and red accents are a nod to the intricate Japanese artistry. Each knife comes with a custom sheath, which features a string and pin closure system that is reminiscent of how samurai stored their blades.
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We Believe Cooking Can Be More Fun
When you love what you do, the results are amazing.
Dalstrong is on a mission to bring more inpsiration and fun into the art of cooking. Through high performance tools and innovative designs, our customers are able to enjoy the culinary experience like never before. We believe that when you love what you're doing, the results are truly amazing. Whether you're a professional chef or just someone who loves to cook at home, we have the perfect tool for you. Come at Dalstrong where we bring more fun to cooking. There Are No Limits.
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A Passion For Innovation
A Love of Performance
At Dalstrong, we believe that inspiration can come from anywhere. Through our passion for innovation, we’re relentlessly fusing new ideas, making bold design decisions, and experimenting with unique materials and methods of construction. We make it our mission to constantly seek improvement in form and in function and are relentlessly driving forward in pursuit of the best chef tools and experience. We're always cooking up something new.
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Why Be Boring?
High Performance Fuels Us
Dalstrong is not your average culinary company. We're not afraid to the break the mold, or to try new things. We're constantly innovating and pushing the limits of what you thought was possible in the kitchen. We believe in working hard, having fun and being the best we can be. We thrive on being challenged. Creativity is, and always has been, a part of our DNA. Come cook with us.
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We Believe in Giving Back
Dalstrong was founded on the belief that we have a responsibility to give back to the very communities that have helped us grow. Through our partnerships with such organizations as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The Wounded Warrirors Program, and C-CAP, we are proud to support various causes that make impactful differences within our community. Our commitment to these organizations as well as First Responders is an important part of our company culture.
Explore the full range of Dalstrong, featuring over 400 high-performance cooking tools designed for your needs. Whether you're Michelin starred chef, a home cook, a pit-master, fishmonger or food preparation professional, we've got you covered.
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Product information
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
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Brand | Dalstrong |
Color | .Elite Black |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel,High-carbon,Steel |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Length | 8 Inches |
Construction Type | Forged |
Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
Blade Color | Silver |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Item Length | 8 Inches |
Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Dalstrong |
ASIN | B01FXYVDEO |
Item model number | SSXChef |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,083 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #113 in Chef's Knives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 20, 2016 |
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Ergonomic | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.7 |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Easy to hold | 4.7 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Comfort | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Dalstrong Inc. | Dalstrong Inc. | Dalstrong Inc. | Dalstrong Inc. | Dalstrong Inc. | Dalstrong Inc. |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
blade edge | Plain | double bevel | Double Bevel | Plain | Plain | Plain |
blade material | Alloy Steel | AUS-10V Steel | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Steel | Japanese V12 Ultra Steel | High Carbon Steel |
blade length | 8 inches | 8 inches | 9.5 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches |
blade color | Silver | silver | Silver | Silver | Silver | Black |
handle material | Stainless Steel,High-carbon,Steel | Resin,Steel | Resin,Steel | Alloy Steel | Resin | Alloy Steel |
construction type | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged |
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Customers like the sharpness, quality, appearance, value, and uniformity of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention that it stays sharp pretty long, the Japanese steel is hard enough to hold the edge, and that it looks really neat. That said, they say it's an insanely good value for the money. As for the balance, they're happy with the transition from blade to handle and the perfect counter balance.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is super sharp, has a razor sharp edge, and stays sharp pretty long. The knife holds its sharpness well, and requires minimal sharpening. It is the best chef's knife that they have ever used, and it slices like butter. It's great for slicing and chopping on plastic or wood, and easily slices through the edge of mango pits.
"...about as sharp as you can get this kind of knife to get, stays sharp pretty long, looks cooler than the average persons knife, and still works..." Read more
"...It's insanely sharp. I could cut paper thin slices out of a tomato that was just sitting on a cutting board without having to hold the tomato...." Read more
"...Regardless, it still easily slices through the edge of mango pits when I don't gauge where they end properly...." Read more
"Love this knife! Super sharp while still very sturdy and light enough to not aggravate my carpool tunnel when chopping alot...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it looks and feels like real quality, has a sturdy blade, and the edge has held up wonderfully. The Japanese steel is hard enough to hold the edge, and is exceptionally well polished. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The handle is comfortable, seems durable. I like this blade for rocking cuts, it has a nice curve but not so much that you cant dice chop either...." Read more
"...She is fond of Cutco handles, which are thermal resin and very high quality... though their blades are just cheap stamped steel that has no heft to..." Read more
"...The edge has held up wonderfully. I've used it for tasks it's definitely not meant for, like spatchcocking a few chickens...." Read more
"Love this knife! Super sharp while still very sturdy and light enough to not aggravate my carpool tunnel when chopping alot...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kitchen knife. They say that it looks really neat, stunning, and sexy out of the box. They also appreciate the subtle Damascus pattern and the cool looking box and sheath. Overall, customers are happy with the presentation and quality of the knife.
"...this kind of knife to get, stays sharp pretty long, looks cooler than the average persons knife, and still works great for cooking dinner... well it..." Read more
"...I'd love one with a nice modern, high quality block. Not that I particularly mind ordering each one individually. Would just make it easier." Read more
"...lastly since I've covered all the functional aspects, it's a very attractive knife. Polished smooth at the handle with exceptional care...." Read more
"...of Damascus steel with a hammered finish: this knife is intricate, shiny and beautiful!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the kitchen knife. They mention it's insanely good value for the money, and is great value for steel quality and overall build quality. Customers also praise the seller as amazing, with great customer service.
"...If you want a solid kitchen knife that is aggressively priced, about as sharp as you can get this kind of knife to get, stays sharp pretty long,..." Read more
"...small company, still growing but the quality, finish, beauty and value for money of their products will put most the market leaders to shame!..." Read more
"...most value out of any purchase, each of these knives is well worth the additional investment since they are used so frequently." Read more
"...EVERY SINGLE ONE of my purchases have been worth the money spent...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife nicely balanced with a shape and length that will meet most of their needs. They say the knife is well-balanced at the pinch point with s nice transition from blade to handle. Customers also mention the engraved end cap provides a perfect counter balance. Overall, customers are satisfied with the uniformity of the product.
"...: From the stainless steel, engraved end cap, that supplies a perfect counter balance, through the ergonomic full tang G-10 Garolite handle with a..." Read more
"...It's quite heavy and well balanced with a good thickness across the top of the blade...." Read more
"This knife is beautiful, well-balanced and incredibly sharp. I’ve bought more expensive Japanese knives and this is better...." Read more
"...I like the width of the blade and the overall balance that provides a very natural slicing motion, it is a knife that is easy to absolutely..." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife very comfortable in the hand, with a natural pinch grip. They also appreciate the smooth finish that makes the grip extremely comfortable. The handle is different from their Wursthof blades, but it's still very ergonomic and holds its edge. The shape of the knife is very comfortable and easy to control, and the hand doesn't feel fatigued while cutting.
"...The handle is comfortable, seems durable. I like this blade for rocking cuts, it has a nice curve but not so much that you cant dice chop either...." Read more
"...I think the knife feels absolutely perfect in the hand. Weight, grip, rivets, handle material, all of it. To me it couldn't have a better handle...." Read more
"...Very comfortable fit in the hand and with maneuvering around the cutting board...." Read more
"...Accordingly, I have chosen Dahlstrong. They are beautiful, sharp, very comfortable and just plain enjoyable to use" Read more
Customers like the weight of the kitchen knife. They say it is heavy, strong, and ready to go through anything with little effort. They also mention that the weight balance is exquisite and that the blade feels even and great in their hand. Overall, most are satisfied with the weight and performance of the knife.
"...The weight of the blade feels even and great. I can't complain about anything on this knife, I like it...." Read more
"Love this knife! Super sharp while still very sturdy and light enough to not aggravate my carpool tunnel when chopping alot...." Read more
"...The shape of the knife is very comfortable and easy to control. It's quite heavy and well balanced with a good thickness across the top of the blade...." Read more
"...It's a full tang so it was very sturdy and the weight felt good in my hand. The curve on the blade is bigger than most chefs knives though...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the edge retention of the kitchen knife. They mention that it holds a nice edge after a month of good use without honing in between. Some say that the steel is very hard and it keeps its edge well. The knife has held an edge longer than any of their other knives. The edge retains well with daily honING, weekly stropping, and stoneing. It is truly a great knife, and it lasted well over 6 months doing professional work.
"...More accurately it's over the top. It keeps the blade very stable and provides a very satisfying unboxing experience...." Read more
"...Polished smooth at the handle with exceptional care...." Read more
"...In a commercial kitchen with 2-6 hours of use daily the edge retains well with daily honing, weekly stropping, and stoned once every three or four..." Read more
"...The edge has kept and it is as sharp as the day I opened the box. It is mainly used to cut veggies and chicken breasts. No complaints...." Read more
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The Damascus is Clad, not fake/etched by laser (if you sanded it they would still show, lets put that to rest). Hard core, soft outer layers that chip less, sharpen easier, and are higher corrosion resistance.. .and they look cool. Damascus clad is not 100% the same as traditional Damascus no, but it's close enough and it serves a purpose functionally and cool looking. I'm fine with it. I don't know why people are expecting a $800 art piece knife out of a product, that I feel, is meant to strike a nice balance between kitchen or work workhorse, and looking pretty sharp on a knife block too.
The blade is welded to the handle, but the visibility of the weld is minimal, especially with all the other patterning going on near it. The handle is comfortable, seems durable. I like this blade for rocking cuts, it has a nice curve but not so much that you cant dice chop either. The weight of the blade feels even and great. I can't complain about anything on this knife, I like it. I also purchased the non serrated steak knives and I have to say they look even better than the Gyuto. I'm very glad I got those second and I like those even more than the Gyuto.
Bottom line is this, if you're looking for a crazy expensive custom art piece knife at the price of around $100, of course you're not going to be happy. It's not going to glide through zero resistance like an ultra thin specialty non-stainless all hand-made by one guy Japanese knife with a single bevel that you have to dry and oil to keep from rusting every time you cut with it and sharpen or have sharpened differently. No standard mass produced stainless double bevel knife will do that. If you want a solid kitchen knife that is aggressively priced, about as sharp as you can get this kind of knife to get, stays sharp pretty long, looks cooler than the average persons knife, and still works great for cooking dinner... well it seems like a pretty well rounded knife to me. I have a wide range of professional use German knives, and a couple Japanese artsy knives I'm afraid to use/damage, and many in between, and beater knives too. These are what's on my kitchen knife block and I plan to buy more as I can afford to.
I saw a few accusations about what it means to be Damascus and people shouting fake reviews.... I don't know about all that. It's a knife... with some pros and cons... like all products... and I think the pros are pretty solid for the price point. A knife snob might poo-poo it I guess. They aren't right for everyone probably, but all I can say is I'm happy with them!
Several years update: Knives still doing fine. No chips, sharpen up nicely. I have some other very high end knives in my collection and yeah they are better but these cost significantly less. I know some people like to talk smack on this brand but they have been good for me. I have several dalstrong knives, I returned a couple I didn't like and kept most of them. in the end all that matters is you like it.
Out of the box, this thing is sharper than any other kitchen knife I've ever bought. It's insanely sharp. I could cut paper thin slices out of a tomato that was just sitting on a cutting board without having to hold the tomato. It glides through most everything. I did have 2 small complaints out of the box, which I've reached out to Dalstrong about to see if there's a way I can fix them, which are a 1-2" scuff on the handle that feels somewhat abrasive, and a very small rust spot on the front of the knife in one of the Damascus layers (these two issues are why I gave it 4 stars, for a cheap knife I wouldn't care, but for something over $100 I feel it has slightly more weight). I'll update once they get back to me as well.
As for feel, the opinions differ here based on hand size and what people are used to. I like a quality forged blade, and I have very large hands. I think the knife feels absolutely perfect in the hand. Weight, grip, rivets, handle material, all of it. To me it couldn't have a better handle. My wife on the other hand, has tiny hands. She thinks that the handle is too large. Not too large to use, just not comfortable. She is fond of Cutco handles, which are thermal resin and very high quality... though their blades are just cheap stamped steel that has no heft to it. I own both and strongly prefer forged blades with weight behind them. Also I don't like the cutco handles. They feel narrow and uncomfortable to me.
The general appearance of the knife is beautiful. It has a beautiful center rivet made from 3 copper rings and a bunch of brass rings. The Damascus is far less pronounced than the photos lead me to believe, which is sad, but not something worth knocking a star off for. The hammered look is fantastic. I love the lion head logo stamped in the blade, though I am concerned that a health department employee may be less than fond of it because I could imagine meat particles getting trapped in it. I bought this because I'm starting a food truck and I want to find the knives I'll be using in my food truck, this will just be one of many as I do BBQ and I'm particular about the blades I use for various cuts of meat.
Lastly I'll mention the packaging since people seem to care about such things. In a word, it's excellent. More accurately it's over the top. It keeps the blade very stable and provides a very satisfying unboxing experience.
Overall I'd say excellent. If I can fix the little scuff and the rust spot I'm gonna change it to 5 star. In the price range, unbeatable. Shuns and real Wusthoff forged blades are the only ones I've used that I would say can match the quality, and frankly the Wusthoffs actually fall below, especially on workmanship.
UPDATE 1-6-2018
I talked to their customer service the day after I received the knife because of the tiny scuff/spot on the blade and they sent me a new knife and told me to keep the first. Unbelievable service. I just wanted to know if there was a treatment or product to use that would get it out. Both have continued to perform flawlessly over the last several months, even without sharpening (I was letting them go to see when I'd notice a decline in performance). Still about 98% of what they were out of the box. I'm gonna be buying a full set both for my truck and my home in the next few months. I've used just about all the knife brands they make, I'd put my Dalstrong Shogun against any $500 knife you can find, happily. I'm even planning to purchase their $400 gladiator set for my mom when she graduates with her doctorate.
If I had one complaint, it would be that they don't seem to offer a full set of their Shogun series blades. I'd love one with a nice modern, high quality block. Not that I particularly mind ordering each one individually. Would just make it easier.
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Fuera de eso el filo es excelente. Corta la carne como mantequilla solo con presionar. Los limones una ligera presión y listo. Ahora habrá q esperar a ver cua si se acabe el filo como queda con un retoque.
El diseño es bonito y hasta ahora es el mejor cuchillo q he tenido. No soy chef pero soy entusiasta de la cocina.
Ya veremos cómo evoluciona.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2024