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  • Chef's Knife Perfection: A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and award-winning craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design, and the absolute best materials available. Peak performance never looked so good to you or your wallet.
  • Unrivaled Performance: Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish at 8-12° per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Nitrogen cooled for enhanced harness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Full tang for superb robustness and triple riveted for even more resilience. The Shogun Series X's exquisite hammered tsuchime finish reduces drag and minimizes stuck on food
  • Dalstrong Power: This chef knife features an ultra sharp AUS-10V Vacuum Heat Treated Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel layers ensure exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Perfectly balanced. Dalstrong's stunning 'tsunami-rose' genuine Damascus layers.
  • A Chef's Knife Engineered to Perfection: Ultra-premium G-10 handle is military grade with life-long durability. Hand polished, the ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior control, agility and comfort while the blade's spine is made smooth for a natural 'pinch grip'. The 55mm blade width allows for improved knuckle clearance.
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Functinoal, attractive, and good steel.

This is my second Dalstrong knife. My Phantom chef's knife was so handy, I purchased a Shogun X for myself and one for a co-worker. It's great. In everyday use it's great for slicing and chopping on plastic or wood. The shape of the knife is very comfortable and easy to control. It's quite heavy and well balanced with a good thickness across the top of the blade. The bolster is comfortable and the handle allows for different grip preferences. I use it at home and it has quickly become my daily go-to blade, and I haven't had to use a stone in three months; although, I do hone with a ceramic honer and strop weekly. In a commercial kitchen with 2-6 hours of use daily the edge retains well with daily honing, weekly stropping, and stoned once every three or four months. One knife came out of the box needed slight honing, but the other was exquisitely sharp. Overall, the edge retention on this knife is better than some of my more expensive blades from other makers used in the same conditions. The finish of this knife is very classy. The "damascus" pattern is very subtle and the hammered texture makes scratches to the polish less visible. Patina formation has been slow, but I'm excited to see what this knife looks like in a few more years. Hammered finish also assists slightly in reducing that pesky, food-sticking-to-your-knife problem. The handle is full tang with three full rivets. The handle is nice for daily usage since it's a bit easier to clean and holds up to moisture better than most woods. It also looks really nice with the classy rivet roset and the modern texture and shape. Get this knife if you cut things every day. Just remember that the core steel is harder than most European steels, and you will need a ceramic rod for edge up-keep.

A fine knife

I am a simple home cook who is appreciating an upgrade in kitchen knives. I have the German steel Gladiator series of knives from Dalstrong which serve as my kitchen workhorses. This Shogun series 8" chef's knife marks my fourth Shogun piece, and I am very happy with all of them. This Shogun chef's knife is beautiful (although the Damascus pattern is most prominent on my 5' Santoku in the Shogun series), feels great in the hand, I appreciate the changeup of having the full length of the blade available (unlike with the big bolster on the Gladiator series), and the knife cuts like a razor. I knew I was buying a Japanese steel knife made in China, and I was skeptical when I purchased my first Shogun pieces. I avoid "made in China" whenever possible (increasingly impossible). It could very well be that there are other comparable knives at comparable prices. But, personally, I really like the Dalstrong knives, feel like I got good value for my money, and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that I have great customer service standing beside me. I have no idea how these knives hold up in a working kitchen, but I can't imagine I will ever need anything more for my home kitchen. (Besides, even if I worked in a restaurant kitchen, I wouldn't be taking my Shogun series knives to work...save the best stuff for home!) From my limited vantage point, it is difficult to imagine quality and craftsmanship any better than the Shogun series, at any price. I could pay more for more exotic materials (especially handles), for a particular brand name, or for a country of origin, but I don't think I would get more knife for my money.

This knife will knock your socks off.

PROS: Rose-petal pattern of Damascus steel with a hammered finish: this knife is intricate, shiny and beautiful! Very comfortable fit in the hand and with maneuvering around the cutting board. This knife has made my routine chopping faster, easier and generally a lot more pleasurable. Stepping up your technique and knife care will also let you get a lot more out of this knife. This is a hybrid between the European and Japanese style chef's knife, and the way they navigate this balance in function and aesthetics is very nice. There is also lots of knuckle clearance, and the blade's shape makes the edge almost follow continuously from the curve down the knife, which is wonderful for cutting and sharpening. The price: This knife is cheaper than knives in the same ball-park of quality, though that may be changing as demand continues to grow. It holds its sharpness well: I've been honing it regularly and otherwise taking good care of it, and even after 4 months of regular use with no sharpening, it held its sharpness well enough to cut thin tomato slices (though it did take up to 3 or 4 movements to get through the skin at first). If you are wondering how to get this knife razor sharp again, what I did was watch a lot of Youtube videos (thank you Burrfection!), bought some stones (1000 and 5000 grit), practiced on cheaper knives for a while, and then got my Shogun knife much sharper. With significantly more practice I was able to get the blade to a little sharper than the factory edge, which felt pretty darn good. CONS: One thing to be aware of is this knife will probably not fit into many knife blocks because of how far the heel of the blade goes past the handle, so you will probably need to store this knife in its sheath. I think this trade-off is well worth the knuckle clearance and size for doing things like transferring food. The only other con I would have thought significant was an inconsistency in customer service. When I posted this review the first time, I mentioned that my knife had come with a defective sheath and the response from the representative (not the founder, which was stated in their emails at the time), had a response that was not consistent with those from other reviews: an offer to credit the cost of a generic sheath that probably wouldn't fit this knife. They have since updated their email messages, and the same representative later contacted me and went above and beyond any response I would have expected. So much so, that I thought I had misread their email at first. I should also mention that even with this previous consideration, I had still continued to buy several more of their knives for myself and as gifts. If you are concerned about returns or have a defect of any kind in your knife or sheath: You have 120 days - the number of days in September, April, June and November combined - to return your knife for a full refund. You can also do this if you aren't happy with the knife for any reason. I would highly recommend taking advantage of this if you are on the fence.

Add to your cart and buy it now. DO IT! You won't regret it.

I had a choice. But a knife set that would be okay and suit my needs, or buy a single knife that I would use for 95% of what I need it for anyway. I went with the latter and bouth the Dalstrong Chef's Knife. The first thing I noticed after opening the box and removing the knife is that it is about twice as heavy as any other knife I have owned in the past. It isn't too heavy to use, however. Perhaps it would be for a smaller person but I am 5'10" and 175lbs. It feels PERFECT in my hand. It wasn't as sharp right out of the box as I had expected. Don't get me wrong, it is sharp enough to meet your needs, but at this price point I had expected something that would pass the paper test. This knife, right out of the box, did not. I like my knives so sharp that I am in danger of cutting off my fingers if I am not careful, so I took it to be professionally sharpened. I am not disappointed. It sharpened up nicely, passes the paper test with flying colors. Best part? It's been two months and is still every bit as sharp as when I got it back from the sharpener. It is holding its edge like a $500 knife would. I have little doubt that I will be passing this knife down to my son. It is a lifetime knife for someone who appreciates a good tool. It's worth every penny. As I get some extra money I am going to be sure to purchase other Dalstrong knifes to flesh out my collection.

Highly satisfied with this knife.

4 months ago I started working as a professional cook. I quickly realized the house knives weren't up to standard and decided to buy my own knife. A few weeks in I had saves my tips and bought the Gladiator Series but it wasn't what I was looking for. I swapped it out for the Shogun series. This was the knife I was looking for. Right out if the box it was sharp. The tsuchime finish looks really nice and makes it so you can easily brush off even the thinnest of vegetables. Eventually I had beaten up the edge because I am still so I bought a 1000/6000 grit stone and learned to use it. The sheath is nice but I have lost the pin for two separate knives so I bought this little single binder ring that I use instead. Overall I have been satisfied with Dalstrong and recommend them to people looking for a quality kitchen knife. I also bought the Shogun Santoku and love it.

Amazing knife, worth well more than the price.

First, the knife is amazing. It's beautiful, comfortable, and takes an amazing edge. As with all high carbon steel the cutting edge is very brittle so proper usage is a necessity. Upon receiving the knife I noticed a couple very light knicks on the cutting edge. A few passes with a 1000 grit stone, 3000 grit stone, then 8000 grit stone fixed that. The blade takes an edge very easily and quickly. The stainless layers around the high carbon core are very convenient. For the average user, who doesn't want to oil their knives, this is a fantastic feature. Packaging was nice and well produced. Weight and balance are great. Handle ergonomics are wonderful. I have small hands yet usually find kitchen knife handles to be too narrow. The G10 handle is solid, looks nicer than most other synthetic handles, and large enough for an adult's hand. The half bolster is shaped perfectly to accommodate a nice pinch grip. Chef's knives are the most versatile blade in the kitchen, and this fits the bill nicely. The curve is a little more aggressive than I'd like, and lends itself more to rocking rather than push cutting. However, push cutting is not outside the ability of the blade.

Fantastic Chef's Knife

After years of using cheap "box set" style knives and getting frustrated at the effort it took to cut anything, I did some research and settled on this knife based on both YouTube reviews and purchaser reviews here on Amazon. The knife is simply gorgeous - beautiful blade aesthetics and a very nice, quality looking handle. It's comfortable in the hand and has a nice weight to it. The blade is beveled nicely where it meets the grip so your hands don't cramp when using a pinch grip. As far as sharpness goes, the sections of my blade that didn't have the edge slightly rounded are razor sharp - the knife simply falls through chicken breast as if it were butter. The center 3" or so of my blade arrived with a slightly rounded edge, but that's nothing a few swipes on a honing steel can't fix. Overall I'm extremely pleased with this knife. It's my first real quality chef's knife, so I don't have much to compare it with, but if I had to do it over again I'd buy this one again without hesitation.

Not easily impressed, but wow I am.

This was the first knife that started my collection! I believe I’ve purchased 9 so far. 2 of them a gift for my brothers, we love to cook and prepare. There’s nothing like preparing a beautiful meal to some great music and company. So I reviewed many knives and was drawn to the dedication and personal touch that Dastrong provides. The box is well done and elligant, really nice presentation as well as the cool pins they give you. Those went right on the apron. The knifes are a beautifully done piece of art that do their job effectively and effortlessly. Love the feel in the hand and weight of them. Blade is done nicely and the pattern is true and authentic from the sharpening process. The blade is very sharp, I first felt unsure how sharp until running them against my other sets. I have many it’s kind of a hobby I enjoy. But this set is on the magnet walnut block they offer and now a talking piece in our kitchen. It cuts clean definitely don’t beep the pressure I am used to using with the previous set. It’s a great work horse and just wipes perfectly clean easily. They inspire me to creat something and really enjoy them. The company has already reached out to answer all my questions and provide me recommendations too. If your thinking about it and just reviewing, let this be your sign. Get it and be ready to want another. When using it you realize oh wow this is what it’s supposed to feel like. Ahh that’s nice and fun. Take it for a test drive and be prepared to replace your current situation. Enjoy!!-and thank you Dalstrong for caring and taking the pride you do in our craft!

Phenominal Knife!! Must buy.

So I order this knife and the 8 inch gladiator series knife. Both fantastic blades! Very sharp. Easly slicing through very soft ripe tomatoes paper thin cuts with ease. I have worked for about 16 years as a professional Chef in high pace kitchens and catering. Lots of prep work!. And these knives are right up there with some of the really high dollar blades. The blade is a piece of art in its own right and wortb the add to any home kitchen or Chefs collection.

Beautiful and Functional

I've been using this as my "daily driver" in the kitchen for a couple months now and I must say it is excellent. It is very sharp out of the box (not beard shaving razor sharp but more than sharp enough for the average kitchen chef like me). It is as sharp out of the box as the previous knife that I've sharpened with a whetstone by hand, which is impressive. It can chop any regular meats, vegetables, and fruits with ease and passes my "magazine paper" test with flying colors. 10/10 appearance - Don't have to elaborate on this too much, the appearance is great. It comes with a cool looking box and a sheath which is great for displaying, but that's not too important to me. 10/10 durability - After frequent use (average 10 minutes of chopping, etc. per day for a couple months) of meats, vegetables, fruits, and fish (through bone and everything), there has not been any visible damage to the cutting edge. All I do for maintenance is use a honing rod every couple days to keep the fine edge alignment good. With proper honing with a steel rod, I have not noticed any dulling of the blade after couple months of use. I don't plan on actually sharpening this blade for a very long time with a whetstone due to how good it performs and how well it retains its edge. 10/10 functionality - It is sharpened all the way to the base and has a sharp tip and slightly rounded cutting edge. For "push" cutting style (which is how I chop 90% of the time) it feels amazing especially ending the cut in the middle to base of the knife. For "draw" cutting or slicing (meats and tomatoes mostly) it feels great as well both at the tip and towards the base. For the "rocking" chop I don't have too much information on since I don't often chop using that style, but I reason it would work quite well. If price is not an issue, then based upon my experiences I would recommend this product to any home kitchen enthusiast or anyone who cooks at home frequently. It makes chopping food way more enjoyable than with a dull knife that's for sure!

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