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Cleaver Hybrid & Chef's Knife 8"

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Cleaver Hybrid & Chef's Knife 8" | Crixus | Shogun Series | ELITE | Dalstrong ©

Why Chefs Trust It

Part chef knife, part cleaver, all performance. Rock chop, slice and power through heavy-duty prep with one versatile blade. Tsunami Rose™ Damascus on a Japanese super steel core for refined power.

The Commanders

For professional cooks dedicated to absolute excellence. The original Dalstrong series was built – and always will be – for taking command of your kitchen.

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Steel

AUS10V Japanese Super Steel Core, 66 Layer Damascus

Blade

8-12° Edge, Hammered Tsuchime Finish

Reinforcement

2 Layer Nickel Alloy

Hardness

62+ HRC (High)

Handle

Military-Spec G10 Fiberglass

Build

Full Tang, Triple Riveted

End Cap

Engraved Stainless Steel

Sharpening

Dalstrong D3™ Sharpened

Enhancement

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treated

Sheath

ABS PerfectFit™ Sheath

Inside the shogun Series™

Built for a lifetime of performance.

Japanese AUS10V Super Steel Core 1

Japanese AUS10V Super Steel Core

Tough To Its Core

Hammered Tsuchime Finish 4

Hammered Tsuchime Finish

Let Food Fall Away

66 Layer Tsunami Rose Damascus

Slice With Surgical Sharpness

Optimum Balance 12

Optimum Balance

The Perfect Heft In Your Hand

G10 Handle 15

G10 Handle

Outlast The Competition

About the Shogun Series 18

About the Shogun Series

Take command

Dalstrong D3™ Sharpening 20

Dalstrong D3™ Sharpening

The Outer Bounds of Sharpness

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment 26

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment

Built For Real Work

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at a glance
at a glance

Refined Japanese powerhouse

Classic professional workhorse

why it's popular
why it's popular

Strength, edge-retention, elegance,  all-round reliability

Work-all-day balance, toughness, and reliability. 

best for
best for

Everyday prep, line work, high-volume cutting

Everyday prep, line cooking, intensive professional work

what you'll notice
what you'll notice
  • Heavyweight
  • Ultra-smooth slicing
  • Excellent Edge Retention
  • Distinctive Damascus finish
  • Heavyweight
  • Workhorse toughness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Assertive heft in hand
materials
materials
  • AUS-10V Japanese Super Steel Core
  • 2 Layer Nickel Reinforcement
  • 66 Layer Tsunami Rose™ Damascus
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
  • German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
tang construction
tang construction

Full Tang

Full Tang

bevel
bevel

Double Bevel

Double Bevel

hardness
hardness

62+ (High)

56+ (Medium-High)

edge grind
edge grind

8-12° Per Side

16-18° Per Side

*Material exceptions may apply for heavier OverDuty Class™ knives, alternative handle colors, and sets.

AT WORK WITH THE PROS

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Aaron Asir

BBQ Pitmaster, BBQ Kings Canada

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Chef Jackie Cheung

Sous Chef, Cantina Mercato

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Chef Erica Karlbelnik

Private Chef

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Chef Gaetano Ferrara

Private Chef

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Chef Eric Palomino

Private Chef

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Chef Tim Pettigrew

Executive Chef, Ground Burger Bar

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Fish Monger Carlos

Coral Sea Fish Market

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Chef Jill Hillier

Private Chef & Instructor, Toronto

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Chef Ivan

Private Chef, Toronto

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Chef Gianluca

Private Chef, Toronto

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Chef Gaetano

Private Chef, Toronto

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Chef Böhmer

Boehmer Restaurant, Toronto

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Butcher Jaime Lawson

Di Liso’s Fine Meats, Toronto

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Chef Andy Matsuda

Sushi Chef Institute Torrance, California.

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15,000+ 5 STAR REVIEWS AND COUNTING

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Very nice! Excellent quality. SHARP!

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An absolute razor right out of the box.

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Sharpest knives I have ever owned, very well balanced sturdy build

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Overall rating: 4.896104 / 5 from 154 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Cleaver Hybrid & Chef's Knife 8" by Dalstrong is praised for its exceptional balance, sharp edge, and high-quality craftsmanship. It features a Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel blade with Tsunami Rose™ Damascus cladding, offering excellent edge retention and a comfortable grip. The design is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, making it ideal for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Blade Balance: 7%
  • Product Quality: 6%
  • Blade Craftsmanship: 4%
  • Edge Retention: 9%
  • Product Design: 7%

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Review highlights

  • "Balance is spot on, weight is perfect, and the practicality is unmatched."Robert H.
  • "The packaging was fantastic, the little cards were interesting, and the blade itself is stellar."Troy S.
  • "Blade, packaging, fit and finish are excellent."Robin G.

Reviews

Genuinely one of my favorite

"Genuinely one of my favorite knives. I use it for everything EXCEPT cleaving. The steel isn't good for that type of work and can chip or break."

Taylor P. (5/5)

The chef I worked

"The chef I worked under had one of these and let me use it once. After that I had to run out and order one for me as well."

Lucas F. (5/5)

Love it

"Love it"

Zack G. (5/5)

Love this knife!!!

"Love this knife!!!"

Muhammad S. (5/5)

Magic. Super hard blade

"Magic. Super hard blade stays sharp for long but of course it does take more effort to sharpen."

Waldo (5/5)

This is a beautiful

"This is a beautiful knife and I love the heft of it. It even slices through the middle of an onion with ease. I wound up buying several more knives from the series along with the Nomad chef’s roll so I am all-in on Dalstrong! This upcoming grilling season is going to be epic!"

John M. (5/5)

Bought this AMAZING knife

"Bought this AMAZING knife on amazon after I was promoted to Sous Chef at work. I cannot begin to tell you how perfect it is, from the balance, to the design is perfect. An amazing work horse!"

Zackary L. (5/5)

Beautiful knife, worth the

"Beautiful knife, worth the cost. Great construction"

RCL (5/5)

Great knife very sharp

"Great knife very sharp I use for both a chopper and a chef knife this is a good multipurpose knife"

T (5/5)

Amazing knife. Beautiful, functional,

"Amazing knife. Beautiful, functional, durable, and stays sharp for a long time. Sharpens easily too when you need to with a whetstone."

Vien (5/5)

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