What it is?
Pros will say that if you only own one knife, it should be an 8" chef's knife. We say if you own an 8" chef's knife, it should be this one. Once you see how it deftly minces the smallest clove of garlic as beautifully as it halves the toughest squash, we know you'll agree. So whether you're spatchcocking a chicken or chopping onions and carrots, say it with us: "Yes, chef!"
Key Benefits
Why it's great:
- Japanese AUS-10 Steel: This type of steel has an ultra-high carbon content, which means it stays sharper and holds its edge longer than German steel. Translation? Cutting is easier and safer. And you won’t need to sharpen it as often, so it requires less maintenance than other high end knives.
- Sloped bolster: Naturally guides your hand to a comfortable and natural grip. The curved angle of the “heel” of the blade makes it less dangerous too – your fingers are less likely to get cut.
- Hybrid blade shape: German knives have a rounded belly, Japanese knives are flat. Ours is the perfect mashup, so it works for any kind of cutting motion – chopping, rocking, drawing, or slicing!
- Handle design + material: Wood cracks and breeds germs. Plastic is slippery and doesn’t last. Our handles are crafted from POM, a thermoplastic known for strength and comfort. And the shape is as ergonomic as it is cool looking. Win win.
- Rockwell Scale: This is a nerdy steel rating – the ideal range is 58-60. Any lower, and the knife will be soft and inefficient; any higher, the knife can be prone to chipping. Ours is 58. Just right.
- A Knife that Stays Sharper Longer? Yes, Thanks to Science. AUS-10 Steel isn’t used in many knives because it’s more expensive. But it has 2.5x more carbon than most other high-end knives. That’s why our knife is more durable and stays sharper longer.
- Your Hands Will Be Safer: We designed our knife to the contours and natural grip of the human hand. A comfortable knife isn’t just more fun to cut with, it’s safer.
- You’ll Be Able to Tackle Any Recipe or Challenge: All knives can chop the basics like veggies. But thanks to our flexible, 15- degree blade, you can do everything from breaking down a whole chicken to fileting a fish.
- It’s Easy to Care For: Knives that dull faster require constant maintenance, and who has time for that? You’ll enjoy not having to think about sharpening and honing with our knife.
What else you need to know
- Blade Length: 8 in. / 203 mm
- Total Length: 13.5 in. / 343 mm
- Weight: 0.5 lb / 230 g
- HRC: 58º +/- tolerance
- Grind & Edge: 50/50 Symmetrical Grind at 15 Degrees per side
- Note: We updated our Blue and Red colors in November 2023 with a more vibrant finish that will give any kitchen a pop of color with a timeless quality.
Material
AICHI AUS-10 Steel
