8 Reasons Why Chefs Are Switching To The Dalstrong Valhalla Series 

More than 450,000 cooks have made the switch to Dalstrong. And the Valhalla Series has quickly become one of the brand’s top performers.

Why? Here are eight reasons this knife is getting pulled out of the block more than any other.

Written by:
Sean Campbell
Last Updated:
July 29, 2025
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1. Most “premium” knives are boring

Sterile, soulless, and clinical.

The Valhalla Series breaks the mold with Norse-inspired details, celestial resin handles, and real personality. Every knife feels like a statement.

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2. It’s made for professional demands

This isn’t just about looks.

It’s a technologically superior blade. Advanced 9CR18MOV alloy blade, rock-hard at 60 HRC, LionShield™ cryo-and-thermo conditioned to withstand corrosion, wear and tear, and D3™ sharpened to a surgical  8-12° per side.

It’s razor-sharp, teak-tough, and made to last. 

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3. Every one is unique

Every handle’s resin artwork is individually cast and stabilized with premium wood.

The result? no two are exactly the same. It’s scratch-resistant, moisture-resistant, and perfectly shaped for all-day comfort.

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4. It comes with a free sheath

Most premium knives charge extra for protection.

This one includes a custom-fit leather sheath that keeps the blade safe in storage.

No unwanted contact with other knives and tools.

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5. It comes in 4 colorways

Original Blue, Glacial White, Blood Raider Red, or Titanium-enhanced Ravenstone Black.

Your style, with no compromise on performance.

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6. The industry-best test drive

Try it for 70 days.

If you’re not in love, send it back. Plus a lifetime warranty against defects.

No stress, no hassle.

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7. It’s earned street cred

The Valhalla Series isn’t a flash-in-the-pan launch.

It’s been kitchen-tested and proven for five years. It remains one of Dalstrong’s bestsellers for a reason.

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8. People trust Dalstrong

Over 10 years in the game, reimagining and redefining what culinary tools can be.

Headquartered in Tampa and Toronto, we’re not a faceless brand — we’re cooks, designers, and engineers building tools we use ourselves, for people just like us.

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The flagship of the Valhalla series, the 8" chef knife is called to conquer meat and vegetables alike. Honor every meal with the elegant and durable “Blood Raider Red” resin handle, reinforced with stabilized wood and a stainless steel bolster for otherworldly power and grace.

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