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The Scorpion Series
Chef's Knife 9.5"

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Why Chefs Trust It

Extra reach and proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel that outperforms the competition. Holds a surgical edge for up to twice as long, yet sharpens back with ease. From the Scorpion Hellfire Series.

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Steel

Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel , 69 Layer Damascus

Reinforcement

2 Layer Nickel Alloy

Blade

8-12° Edge, Black Spiral Finish

Hardness

61+ HRC (High)

Handle

Resin & Aluminum Mesh

Build

Full Tang, Single Riveted

Sharpening

Dalstrong D3™ Sharpened

Enhancement

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treated

Sheath

Genuine Leather Sheath

Proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel

Cut From A Different Steel

69 Layer Black Spiral Damascus 6

69 Layer Black Spiral Damascus

Rapid Slicing Unlocked

Resin & Aluminum Mesh Handle

Set The Pace With No Extra Weight

Full Tang Build & Hybrid Bolster 13

Full Tang Build & Hybrid Bolster

Balance Is Strength

Biker-Inspired Leather Sheath

Take It Wherever You Go

D3™ Sharpening 19

D3™ Sharpening

The Outer Bounds of Sharpness

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment 25

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment

Built For Real Work

About The Scorpion Series 30

About The Scorpion Series

Ditch The Dull

About Dalstrong 32

About Dalstrong

Breakthrough Culinary Tools™

Proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel

Cut From A Different Steel

<h6>The new frontier in knife craft.</h6><p>Forged on a core of Dalstrong's proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel, this blade delivers a next level slicing experience that lasts the distance. All the sharpness without the temperamentality.</p>
The new frontier in knife craft.

Forged on a core of Dalstrong's proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra™ Steel, this blade delivers a next level slicing experience that lasts the distance. All the sharpness without the temperamentality.

<h6>Don't fear hard work.</h6><p>Two layers of nickel alloy drastically enhance its tensile strength and resistance to impact, wear, and tear. No matter the workload, it won’t chip or break on you, and will hold its edge for the long haul.</p>
Don't fear hard work.

Two layers of nickel alloy drastically enhance its tensile strength and resistance to impact, wear, and tear. No matter the workload, it won’t chip or break on you, and will hold its edge for the long haul.

<h6>The new elite</h6><p>We spent years developing V12 Ultra™ steel to give chefs an even better experience than they get from elite VG-10 knives. While VG-10 is rightly lauded for its hardness, wear-resistance, and edge-retention, V12 Ultra™ is better.</p>
The new elite

We spent years developing V12 Ultra™ steel to give chefs an even better experience than they get from elite VG-10 knives. While VG-10 is rightly lauded for its hardness, wear-resistance, and edge-retention, V12 Ultra™ is better.

<h6>Harder, better, faster, stronger.</h6><p>A higher HRC of 61+ and greater carbon count of 1.2% makes V-12 Ultra™ much harder, allowing its edge to stay sharper for longer. An ultra-high Chromium count of 18% provides greater toughness against impact, wear and corrosion.</p>
Harder, better, faster, stronger.

A higher HRC of 61+ and greater carbon count of 1.2% makes V-12 Ultra™ much harder, allowing its edge to stay sharper for longer. An ultra-high Chromium count of 18% provides greater toughness against impact, wear and corrosion.

69 Layer Black Spiral Damascus

Rapid Slicing Unlocked

<h6>Speed, smoothness, precision.</h6><p>The rock solid core is wrapped in 69 layers of folded Japanese Damascus with an unmistakable Black Spiral finish that greatly reduces friction and allows food to fall away from your blade.</p>
Speed, smoothness, precision.

The rock solid core is wrapped in 69 layers of folded Japanese Damascus with an unmistakable Black Spiral finish that greatly reduces friction and allows food to fall away from your blade.

<h6>Sail through food with zero resistance.</h6><p>Dalstrong D3™ sharpened to a razor-thin 8-12° edge that stays sharp, your cutting edge glides through food with surgical efficiency and precision.</p>
Sail through food with zero resistance.

Dalstrong D3™ sharpened to a razor-thin 8-12° edge that stays sharp, your cutting edge glides through food with surgical efficiency and precision.

<h6>Revel in every second with your eyes on your work.</h6><p>The blade pattern catches light beautifully, reflecting the light of your workspace and changing shades as you wield it.</p>
Revel in every second with your eyes on your work.

The blade pattern catches light beautifully, reflecting the light of your workspace and changing shades as you wield it.

Resin & Aluminum Mesh Handle

Set The Pace With No Extra Weight

Lightweight by design.

Built for high velocity kitchen work, the lightweight resin and aluminum mesh lets you blitz through high volumes of work without wearing on your wrist.

Stay balanced.

The downward arch creates the optimum balance in hand by counterweighting the blade. More than just a striking silhouette, it’s a feeling you’ll want to reach for every time you cook.

<p><strong>Lightweight by design.</strong></p><p></p><p>Built for high velocity kitchen work, the lightweight resin and aluminum mesh lets you blitz through high volumes of work without wearing on your wrist.</p><h4></h4><h4></h4><p><strong>Stay balanced.</strong></p><p></p><p>The downward arch creates the optimum balance in hand by counterweighting the blade. More than just a striking silhouette, it’s a feeling you’ll want to reach for every time you cook.</p>
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Full Tang Build & Hybrid Bolster

Balance Is Strength

<h6>Grip Up.</h6><p>The sloped, hybrid bolster allows you to take an assertive forward pinch grip for speed and precision in your work.</p>
Grip Up.

The sloped, hybrid bolster allows you to take an assertive forward pinch grip for speed and precision in your work.

<h5>Go the distance.</h5><p>The scorpion tail’s distinctive downward arch creates perfect balance. Inside, a full tang blade – one single piece of steel from tip to butt – guarantees lasting robustness.</p>
Go the distance.

The scorpion tail’s distinctive downward arch creates perfect balance. Inside, a full tang blade – one single piece of steel from tip to butt – guarantees lasting robustness.

Biker-Inspired Leather Sheath

Take It Wherever You Go

<p><strong>And store it without worry.</strong></p><p>Your sheath offers total protection while in storage, preventing unwanted contact with other knives and surfaces.</p>

And store it without worry.

Your sheath offers total protection while in storage, preventing unwanted contact with other knives and surfaces.

<h5>Keep it tight.</h5><p>Featuring a snug fit and chained snap-close button, your knife won’t budge when it’s not at work.</p>
Keep it tight.

Featuring a snug fit and chained snap-close button, your knife won’t budge when it’s not at work.

D3™ Sharpening

The Outer Bounds of Sharpness

<h6>Only the cleanest slices allowed.</h6><p>Dalstrong Diamond Detailing (D3™) sees every blade meticulously sharpened to the keenest edge possible.</p>
Only the cleanest slices allowed.

Dalstrong Diamond Detailing (D3™) sees every blade meticulously sharpened to the keenest edge possible.

The Blade is meticulously sharpened, polished and honed both horizontally and vertically to create a scalpel-like edge that withstands the rigors of daily use.

<p>Fusing modern technology with the time-tested Japanese Honbazuke technique, our three-step treatment ensures ruthless sharpness that lasts the distance.</p>

Fusing modern technology with the time-tested Japanese Honbazuke technique, our three-step treatment ensures ruthless sharpness that lasts the distance.

Every blade undergoes multi-stage testing to guarantee razor-sharp quality and performance right out of the box.

The Outer Bounds of Sharpness

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment

Built For Real Work

You show up every day. So do your tools. Your Blade is conditioned to resist rusting, neutralize chipping, and stand up to years of daily labor.

An advanced thermo-and-cryo treatment, Dalstrong's LionShield™ treatment is the new benchmark in blade longevity and resilience.

<p>LionShield™ sees every blade exposed to extreme heat to drastically enhance its hardness and toughness.</p>

LionShield™ sees every blade exposed to extreme heat to drastically enhance its hardness and toughness.

<p>Then, it meets sub-zero temperatures to fortify the steel’s microstructure, increasing its corrosion and rust resistance, and radically boosting edge-retention. Put your tools to task without worry of damage.</p>

Then, it meets sub-zero temperatures to fortify the steel’s microstructure, increasing its corrosion and rust resistance, and radically boosting edge-retention. Put your tools to task without worry of damage.

Built For Real Work

About The Scorpion Series

Ditch The Dull

<p>For the trailblazers and the game changers. The rebels, the renegades, the radicals – our kind of people. The Scorpion Hellfire is about sharpness, resilience, and design redefined. It’s about more time pushing the boundaries of culinary, and fewer passes on the whetstone. It’s where utility and boldness collide.</p>

For the trailblazers and the game changers. The rebels, the renegades, the radicals – our kind of people. The Scorpion Hellfire is about sharpness, resilience, and design redefined. It’s about more time pushing the boundaries of culinary, and fewer passes on the whetstone. It’s where utility and boldness collide.

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It’s Better with Dalstrong

We're a team of chefs, engineers, and designers who make culinary tools that heighten the cooking experience, ensure confidence, and inspire dedication to the craft. We believe that people who cook deserve better, and cooking is better with Dalstrong.

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Product Details

  • MAIN BENEFIT

    • Ultra Smooth

    • Rapid Slicing

  • KEY FEATURES

    • Never-Seen-Before Steel

    • Friction-Reducing Blade

    • Durable Edge

  • BEST FOR

    • High Velocity

    • Precision Prepwork

  • TELL ME HOW

    • Balance-Enhancing Handle

    • Scalpel Sharp 8° Edge

    • Non-stick Black Spiral Finish

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at a glance
at a glance

All-action, relentless slicer

Classic professional workhorse

why it's popular
why it's popular

Extreme sharpness, rebellious design, easy maintenance

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
  • Excellent balance in hand
  • Ultra-smooth slicing
  • Excellent durability & rust resistance
  • Distinctive Damascus finish
  • Heavyweight
  • Workhorse toughness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Assertive heft in hand
materials
materials
  • Resin & aluminum mesh handle
  • Proprietary Japanese V12 Ultra Core
  • 69 Layer Japanese Damascus
  • German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
tang construction
tang construction

Full Tang

Full Tang

bevel
bevel

Double Bevel

Double Bevel

hardness
hardness

61+ (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.

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Overall rating: 4.9069767 / 5 from 86 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Dalstrong Scorpion Series Chef's Knife is highly praised for its exceptional blade quality, sleek design, and comfortable handle. Customers appreciate its sharpness, durability, and stylish appearance, making it ideal for professional kitchens and high-volume prep work.

Summary topics

  • Handle Comfort: 16%
  • Blade Protection: 10%
  • Blade Sharpness: 21%
  • Blade Finish: 7%

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Review highlights

  • "Blade came super sharp, you can feel it hook nicely, and the blade is tougher giving it a longer lasting edge retention." — Eugene B.
  • "It looks beautiful, it feels amazing, handles excellently, and might be my new work horse." — Luis R.
  • "This is a beautiful knife, with that it is also very useful, I like the grip and the blade is strong and very sharp!" — Jamie S.

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"This is one of the best knives I've ever perched, a little pricey but definitely worth the investment."

— Terence (5/5)

This blade is gorgeous!

"This blade is gorgeous! Not 100% sure I like to handle feel but definitely no trouble when it comes to cutting. And that goes for cutting just about anything!"

— SEAN M. (5/5)

Absolutely my favorite knife

"Absolutely my favorite knife of all time. It is by far the sharpest, and maintains its edge better than any knife I have owned or own currently. I have been a Wustof and Global user for the last 25 years and Dalstrong has now replaced them as my favorites."

— Jeff G. (5/5)

I bought my third

"I bought my third oneLet me tell you ! So impressed by the quality and sharpness. I’m a professional over 25 years and I did improve my skills in artThank youI really recommend this knife to accomplish your journey in culinary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

— Loic A. (5/5)

This was my workhorse

"This was my workhorse for a solid 4 months until I unfortunately dropped it and it got a piece of the handle broke off, tried to use it for a week but the knife started to wobble. A shame but she’s now a retired home knife now"

— Angelo (4/5)

This knife is amazing!

"This knife is amazing! I love the quality and craftsmanship of this product."

— Dennis C. (5/5)

Excellent knife. Sharp and

"Excellent knife. Sharp and easy to handle."

— Boyuk-Aga (5/5)

I absolutely love this

"I absolutely love this knife! It's razor sharp and very sleek! I have yet to come across anything that is challenging to slice! The design is comfortable to use. Beautiful to look at."

— Steve (5/5)

I love all my

"I love all my knifes I’ve ordered !!! All of them are wonderful definitely don’t need to research for a better product on the market . Dalstrong has everything I need it I highly recommend their products to everyone who asks me about knifes I work in a kitchen and they’re products made my job so much easier Thank you Dalstrong you guys are awesome!!!"

— Paula (5/5)

I received the Scorpion

"I received the Scorpion & the Vanquish series Christmas of 23, and I STILL love them. they are incredibly sharp, come with very nice sheaths, and stand up well to use. We do some of our own butchering and I will never use anything else!!!!"

— L. A. (5/5)

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