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Guardian Chef's Knife 8"

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Why Chefs Trust It

The Shogun Guardian Knife is crafted to take this function one step further — carefully cradling the hands and wrists of its owner with an innovative, ergonomic design that enhances your comfort and control. By positioning the hand directly over meats and vegetables, you can effortlessly rule your kitchen, working the knife in a rocking motion to dice, slice, and chop with ease.

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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

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

Guardian Chef's Knife 8" | Shogun Series | ELITE | 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: 4.8421054 / 5 from 19 reviews.

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Reviews

Like all the other

"Like all the other Dalstrong knifes I have this one is a pleasure to use!!! Makes easy work of cutting up large amounts meat I find it comfortable and holds its sharpness well"

— Christine M. (5/5)

Ive had this knife

"I've had this knife for some time now and I've put it through its paces, it's a well balanced ergonomic knife that can tackle just about anything you throw at it. I've genuinely been surprised at it being able to handle certain applications. . . long story short, its an amazing knife, pull the trigger if you're on the fence you wont be disappointed."

— Milo (5/5)

I am in love

"I am in love with these knives. It’s been almost a year since I rmy order was received. Dalstrong should be a synonym for quality. My entire life I had used cheap grocery store knives. The difference was night and day. My best memory was being able to cut onions paper thin for French onion soup. I have never been able to do this without the help of a mandolin. Dalstrong even takes care of veterans with a partnership with Govx."

— Kaley (5/5)

I had to add

"I had to add the Guardian to my set. The unique shape and blade length makes vegetable prep fun and efficient. Also the hand position being over the center of the blade offers the possibility of increased efficiency. I have poked myself 2x times with the back tip so watch out for that. . . ."

— Bakd I. (5/5)

This knife is truly

"This knife is truly AWESOME!!! Not only does it skillfully cut & chop EVERYTHING, but it is surprisingly light and fits ergonomically in my hand. The fit and finish is, as with all Dalstrong knives in the Shogun series, absolutely flawless. The blade itself out-of-the box is scalpel, razor sharp and retains its edge. Nothing about this knife really surprised me, as I own a great many of the various knives the the Shogun series and have come to expect the superior Dalstrong quality, but the pictures don't really accurately depict the true size of this knife. This isn't a criticism, but rather a notification to potential buyers, be prepared to make room for this big boy!!! Overall, this is a majestic chefs knife that will be able to handle any & all cutting or chopping jobs in the kitchen."

— Ivan S. (5/5)

When I got this

"When I got this knife, it was very nice looking. However, it was very dull so we had to sharpen it first thing. My husband loves the knife. It's very comfortable in the hand and lots of control while cutting."

— Amazon C. (4/5)

Awesome design. Perfect for

"Awesome design. Perfect for dicing veggies."

— Dean B. (5/5)

If you cut super

"If you cut super close to your hand, this is a great knife for that."

— Larry (5/5)

The blade has a

"The blade has a unique Damascus pattern. Easy to hold, great for chopping."

— Anthony (4/5)

As usual with Dalstrong,

"As usual with Dalstrong, the knife is beautifully packaged & presented. It's well constructed, with a good, solid feel. This knife is sharp out of the box. It handles nicely & is also gorgeous. My only quibble, is that the knife is, (for my taste) just a bit too thick. From a previous purchase I know first hand that Dalstrong customer service is outstanding. (Amazon screwed up & Dalstrong fixed it). Great product supported by exemplary customer service is a strong win. Recommended"

— JavaNoire (4/5)

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