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5" Steak Knife - Ji Series (X08)

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A 5" steak knife built to look as good on the table as it cuts. The blade is forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel wrapped around a hard 12Cr18MoV core, hardened to 59-61 HRC and ground to 15 degrees per side. The handle is solid ebony wood over a full tang. One knife, presentation-grade, made for steak.

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15° Per Side

Slices Clean

67-Layer Damascus

12Cr18MoV Core

Ebony Handle

Full Tang

Reach for this when the rested ribeye hits the table and you want the knife doing the work, not your guest's hand. A good steak knife respects the cook's effort. The 5-inch blade is long enough for a full portion, short enough to stay controlled at an angle on a dinner plate.

Sharp Where It Matters

The core is 12Cr18MoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, the edge stays keen through dinner for a full table without needing a touch-up between courses. The flowing Damascus pattern gives each blade its own look, so they're worth putting on the table rather than hiding in a block.

Ebony Handle, Full-Tang Build

Ebony is a dense, oily hardwood that sits well at a dinner setting: dark and clean-looking, with good grip even when a guest's hands are slightly damp from the table. The full-tang construction keeps the balance point back toward the hand rather than out at the tip, which matters when you're cutting at an angle on a plate rather than straight down on a board.

Specifications

Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 12Cr18MoV core
Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 5-inch steak knife
Handle: Ebony wood, full-tang
Use: At-table steak cutting, grilled proteins, and any moment where a sharp dinner knife makes the difference.
Series: Ji Series (X08)
Model: X08-NP

Complete Your Set

Pair it with the Ji Series 8" Chef Knife for the prep side of the meal, and the Ji Series 8" Carving Knife for presenting a roast before it reaches the table.

All our knives arrive in a beautiful, premium gift box that's ready to impress. (Whether it's for a very lucky cook, or just for you.)

Knife type: Steak knife
Series: Ji (X08)
Blade length: 5.0 in
Blade material: 67 layers Damascus steel with a 12Cr18MoV core
Hardness: 59-61 HRC
Edge angle: 15 degrees per side
Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment
Handle: Ebony wood
Tang: Full tang
Care: Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
Origin: Yangjiang, China
Warranty: Lifetime against manufacturing defects
Packaging: Gift box

Ji Series · X08

The Steak Knife That Earns Its Place at the Table

The Ji series is built around one idea: a knife you are proud to hand a guest. This 5" steak knife pairs a 67-layer Damascus blade with a solid ebony handle, so every place setting looks deliberate. Hardened to 59-61 HRC and ground to 15 degrees per side, it parts a cooked steak in one draw rather than sawing through it. Premium feel, working edge.

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Why It Cuts Better

A Real Edge, Not a Serrated Shortcut

Most steak knives hide a dull blade behind serrations that tear the meat. This one is a plain, sharp edge ground to 15 degrees per side and held by a 59-61 HRC core, so it slices cleanly and keeps the cut surface tidy. Clean cuts hold their juices, which is the difference between a steak that looks plated and one that looks hacked.

15° per side
59-61 HRC
Clean slice

The Steel

67 Layers Over a 12Cr18MoV Core

The blade is 67 layers of Damascus steel folded around a 12Cr18MoV core. The core takes and holds the edge; the outer layers give the rippled Damascus pattern that makes this knife a table piece, not just a tool. Vacuum heat treatment brings it to 59-61 HRC for a firm, lasting edge. Hand wash only.

Specification

The details.

TypeSteak Knife

Blade length127mm

Weight100g

Steel12Cr18MoV

Cladding67-layer Damascus

Hardness59-61 HRC

Edge angle15° degrees per side (slicing knives); bone chopper is 27 degrees per side

ConstructionFull Tang

HandleEbony Wood

Made inChina (Yangjiang)

Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.

In the Hand

Solid Ebony, Full Tang

The handle is solid ebony wood, dense and dark, set on a full tang that runs the length of the grip. The result is a steak knife with real weight and balance, so it sits properly between the fingers and feels like part of the setting rather than an afterthought from the drawer.

The difference

Why this knife

Ji 5" Steak Knife

67-layer Damascus blade, a table piece in its own right
Plain 15° edge that slices clean instead of tearing
Solid ebony handle on a full tang
Hardened to 59-61 HRC for a lasting edge
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

Typical Steak Knife

Stamped stainless, plain or printed finish
Serrated edge that saws and shreds the cut
Moulded or hollow plastic handle
Soft steel that dulls within a season
Replace-when-blunt, no real warranty

In the box

Everything it comes with.

1 × Ji 5" Steak Knife (X08)
Gift box

Arrives ready to gift.

Ji Series

Ready when you are.

Ji Series · X08

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FAQs

Is this steak knife serrated?

No. It has a plain, straight edge ground to 15 degrees per side. A plain edge slices a cooked steak cleanly rather than sawing and tearing the way serrations do.

Is the blade real Damascus?

Yes. The blade is 67 layers of Damascus steel folded around a 12Cr18MoV core, giving both the rippled pattern and a hard, edge-holding centre.

How hard is the blade?

It is hardened to 59-61 HRC with vacuum heat treatment, firm enough to hold a fine edge through regular table use.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No. It is hand wash only. Wash and dry it by hand to protect the edge and the ebony handle.

What is the handle made of?

Solid ebony wood, set on a full tang that runs the length of the grip for weight and balance.

Does it come ready to gift?

Yes. It ships in a gift box, so it presents well as a single steak knife or alongside others from the Ji range.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. It carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

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5" Steak Knife - Ji Series (X08)

$115.95

Add Sheath

Sharp Where It Matters

Ebony Handle, Full-Tang Build

Specifications

Complete Your Set

The Steak Knife That Earns Its Place at the Table

A Real Edge, Not a Serrated Shortcut

67 Layers Over a 12Cr18MoV Core

The details.

Solid Ebony, Full Tang

Why this knife

Everything it comes with.

Ready when you are.

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