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Chef's Knife 12"

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Why Chefs Trust It

A 12-inch chef knife for cooks who work at scale. Extra reach and authority for high-volume prep, with the smooth, drag-free slicing of Tsunami Rose™ Damascus on a Japanese super steel core.

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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

Japanese AUS10V Super Steel Core

Tough To Its Core

<h6>All the power you need</h6><p>Produced by the leader in specialty steel, Aichi Steel Corp, AUS-10V Super Steel gives you unmatched strength and hardness. High carbon levels render it rock hard at 62+ HRC, and allow it to be sharpened to a surgical edge.</p>
All the power you need

Produced by the leader in specialty steel, Aichi Steel Corp, AUS-10V Super Steel gives you unmatched strength and hardness. High carbon levels render it rock hard at 62+ HRC, and allow it to be sharpened to a surgical edge.

<h6>Rely on it for a lifetime.</h6><p>Nickel is added to the steel’s composition to enhance its strength and resistance to wear, tear, and corrosion. Some high-carbon, extra-hard steels can become fragile – Not this one. Work harder for longer with no fear of damage or deterioration.</p>
Rely on it for a lifetime.

Nickel is added to the steel’s composition to enhance its strength and resistance to wear, tear, and corrosion. Some high-carbon, extra-hard steels can become fragile – Not this one. Work harder for longer with no fear of damage or deterioration.

Hammered Tsuchime Finish

Let Food Fall Away

Less friction, cleaner work. The Tsuchime hammered finish draws every eye, but it’s about more than beauty. It creates air pockets, helping reduce surface contact with food. The result is reduced drag while you cut, and faster release of food from blade.

Less friction, cleaner work. The Tsuchime hammered finish draws every eye, but it’s about more than beauty. It creates air pockets, helping reduce surface contact with food. The result is reduced drag while you cut, and faster release of food from blade.

66 Layer Tsunami Rose Damascus

Slice With Surgical Sharpness

<h6>A blade for career chefs</h6><p>The AUS-10V Super Steel core is layered in 66 folds of vacuum-treated Damascus steel and meticulously sharpened to an ultra-fine 8-12° edge.</p>
A blade for career chefs

The AUS-10V Super Steel core is layered in 66 folds of vacuum-treated Damascus steel and meticulously sharpened to an ultra-fine 8-12° edge.

<h6>Julienne, chiffonade, brunoise, and butcher</h6><p>With absolute control, precision, and strength. With its high carbon levels and nickel enhancement, the blade allows for every kind of cut, from fine dicing to high impact chopping.</p>
Julienne, chiffonade, brunoise, and butcher

With absolute control, precision, and strength. With its high carbon levels and nickel enhancement, the blade allows for every kind of cut, from fine dicing to high impact chopping.

<h6>The apex of substance and style.</h6><p>Featuring Dalstrong’s own TsunamiRose™ blade finish, the steel is rendered razor sharp, ultra-durable and unforgettably beautiful.</p>
The apex of substance and style.

Featuring Dalstrong’s own TsunamiRose™ blade finish, the steel is rendered razor sharp, ultra-durable and unforgettably beautiful.

Optimum Balance

The Perfect Heft In Your Hand

<h6>Hefty, never heavy</h6><p>The full tang constructionand ultra-durable G10 handle guarantee the perfect weight for carrying out years of heavy-duty, high-volume work.</p>
Hefty, never heavy

The full tang constructionand ultra-durable G10 handle guarantee the perfect weight for carrying out years of heavy-duty, high-volume work.

<h6>Grip up and take control</h6><p>A sloped hybrid bolster lets you slide from hammer to pinch grip seamlessly for performing finer, more precision-focused cuts – always in absolute control.</p><h6>No fatigue</h6><p>The stainless steel end cap prevents your wrist from fatiguing by creating optimum balance between blade, bolster, and butt. Keep your work to a consistent high standard.</p>
Grip up and take control

A sloped hybrid bolster lets you slide from hammer to pinch grip seamlessly for performing finer, more precision-focused cuts – always in absolute control.

No fatigue

The stainless steel end cap prevents your wrist from fatiguing by creating optimum balance between blade, bolster, and butt. Keep your work to a consistent high standard.

G10 Handle

Outlast The Competition

Go further, harder, for longer

G10 is a near indestructible, military-spec fiberglass composite that stands up to high impact, moisture and extreme temperatures.

<h6>Locked in for life</h6><p>Triple rivets keep the full tang steel, a single piece from blade tip to end cap, where it belongs for the long haul.</p>
Locked in for life

Triple rivets keep the full tang steel, a single piece from blade tip to end cap, where it belongs for the long haul.

About the Shogun Series

Take command

Chef's Knife 12" | Shogun Series | Dalstrong ©

Dalstrong D3™ Sharpening

The Outer Bounds of Sharpness

<h6>Sharpness, resilience, lasting reliability</h6><p>Everything you need in a blade. Dalstrong Diamond Detailing (D3™) brings your blade to the sharpest possible edge.</p>
Sharpness, resilience, lasting reliability

Everything you need in a blade. Dalstrong Diamond Detailing (D3™) brings your blade to the sharpest possible edge.

The perfect balance

D3™ Sharpening meticulously grinds, polishes and hones the blade both horizontally and vertically to create a scalpel-like edge that withstands the rigors of daily use.

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

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

<h6>Rigorously tested</h6><p>Every blade undergoes multi-stage testing to guarantee razor-sharp quality and performance right out of the box.</p>
Rigorously tested

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

Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment

Built For Real Work

It’ll always show up

Your blade is conditioned to resist rusting, neutralize chipping, and stand up to years of daily labor.

<p><strong>Heat hardened</strong></p><p>Every blade is exposed to extreme heat to drastically enhance its hardness and toughness.</p>

Heat hardened

Every blade is exposed to extreme heat to drastically enhance its hardness and toughness.

<p><strong>Sub-zero toughened</strong></p><p>Then, it meets sub-zero temperatures to fortify the steel’s microstructure, increasing its corrosion and rust resistance, and radically boosting edge-retention.</p>

Sub-zero toughened

Then, it meets sub-zero temperatures to fortify the steel’s microstructure, increasing its corrosion and rust resistance, and radically boosting edge-retention.

<h6>The new benchmark</h6><p>An advanced thermo-and-cryo treatment, Dalstrong's LionShield™ treatment is the new benchmark in blade longevity and resilience.</p>
The new benchmark

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

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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.

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Overall rating: 4.717949 / 5 from 390 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 12-inch Chef's Knife from the Shogun Series by Dalstrong is crafted with a Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel core and 66-layer Tsunami Rose™ Damascus cladding. It features an ultra-fine double bevel edge, a comfortable G10 or Carbon Fiber handle, and a protective sheath. Praised for its sharpness, balance, and craftsmanship, it is ideal for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Overall Quality: 13%
  • Blade Sharpness: 18%
  • Handle Comfort: 12%
  • Edge Maintenance: 12%
  • Knife Weight: 8%

Review topics: ["quality","looks","balance","knife","packaging","weight","fit","blade","craftsmanship","pattern","finish","edge","material","design","box","handle","performance","customer service","value","feels","size","package","details","steel","shape","beauty","replacement","sheath","case","surface"].

Review highlights

  • "The quality and sharpness of the blade is amazing and the construction of the handle is absolute quality workmanship." — Trey
  • "Great weight, razor sharp, comfortable handle, great balance; the basics for an amazing long lasting knife." — Scott
  • "This knife looks amazing, feels great and holds an edge so far." — Brandon

Reviews

It is an excellent

"It is an excellent quality chef's knife my main knives that I use are SHUN Japanese Damascus and this knife I find to be every bit as good. So it is much too big to fit in my knife block I have to put it in my drawer thank God it came with a sheath. I did use it recently to carve up a primal rib roast. Cutting it into steaks. Sadly this will not allow me to attach a photo."

— FREDERICK M. (5/5)

5 stars

"Bought a bunch for forever Christmas gifts they will last generations. Real knife real results"

— ROBERT R. (5/5)

"Mi pedido llega muy rapido me gusta mucho"

— Vanilla (5/5)

Why did you pick

"Why did you pick this product vs others?:Holy crap this is a serious thing of beautyWow nicest know I ever heldSuper nice"

— Ernest P. (5/5)

Best knife everI’m a

"Best knife everI’m a professional Chef for over 25 yearsLet me tell you it scares me to use it,so will use this one only for precision cuts and be very carefulExcellent and impressiveThe box is very pleasant include a beautiful pins to put on your Chef jacket and a cover with a security guard so the knife will always be protected. Please enjoy this masterpiece 🙏"

— Loic A. (5/5)

Un cuchillo excelente, un

"Un cuchillo excelente, un filo increíble, un material de muy buena calidad, en general el mejor cuchillo que he comprado hasta ahora y pienso seguir comprando productos de esta marca."

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This knife lives on

"This knife lives on my cutting board. I have the Gladiator 8 knife block set also. . . great knives. I use this one every day for almost everything. It holds an edge well, it's balanced and not too heavy, and the grip is comfortable for my small hand. It's more pricey now, but well worth the investment. I would buy it again for sure. 👍"

— Aquagirl1111 (5/5)

This is a big

"This is a big knife 12 inches is huge compared to a normal chefs knife. You can tackle big cuts of meat like prime rib and brisket with this. It is comfortable in the hand and well balanced. I love the modeled appearance, really sharp looking, no pun intended."

— Rick G. (5/5)

I bought the 9. 5

"I bought the 9. 5"" version 5 years ago, and as much as I appreciated the quality of the steel and workmanship, that turned out to be a bit large for everyday kitchen chores. So I recently added the 7"" version, for the same quality steel and craftsmanship in a more nimble and comfortable package. They're both fine knives, but I'll grab the 7"" version 4 times out of 5."

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