8.5" Chef Knife - Elegant Series (B38L)

This is the full daily lineup: five Elegant Series knives that cover every station on a home cook's cutting board, from breaking down a butternut squash to hulling strawberries for dessert. If you're stocking a kitchen properly for the first time, or replacing everything at once, this is where to start.

What's in the Set

• 8.5" Chef Knife: The one you'll reach for most. Chop an onion, butterfly a chicken thigh, or work through a dense pile of root vegetables without the blade wandering on you.
• 7" Santoku: The push-cut blade. Flat profile, forward-weighted feel, ideal for slicing zucchini into even coins, dicing capsicum, or shaving fennel paper-thin.
• 5" Utility Knife: The in-between knife. Trim silverskin, halve stone fruit, slice a small roma tomato. Sized for jobs where the chef knife is too much blade.
• 3.5" Paring Knife: The precision tool. Peel a mango, devein prawns, hull strawberries, or segment a grapefruit. Works best in your hand, not on the board.
• Bread Knife: The one nobody thinks about until it's missing. Long serrated blade handles crusty sourdough, soft brioche, and ripe heirloom tomatoes without crushing them.

67-Layer Damascus Across the Board

Every blade in the set shares a 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That hardness is what makes these worth the investment: the edge stays sharp through a full week of daily use, not just the first few cuts. The Damascus pattern ripples differently on each blade, so the set looks intentional rather than matched.

Linen Micarta Handles, Full-Tang Throughout

All five handles are linen Micarta, a dense composite that won't swell or loosen near moisture. It grips whether your hands are dry or oily. One continuous bar of steel runs from the tip of each blade through to the butt of the handle, putting the balance point right at your pinch grip instead of in the handle.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 5-piece set, 8.5" Chef + 7" Santoku + 5" Utility + 3.5" Paring + Bread Knife
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: A full kitchen lineup for daily chopping, push-cut vegetable prep, mid-size tasks, in-hand detail work, and bread slicing.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-A5

Complete Your Set

Already have some of these pieces? Pick up the Elegant Series 3-Piece Set as a gift, or grab individual Elegant Series knives to replace or add to your existing lineup.

This one belongs on the table, not the cutting board. When a ribeye or a rack of lamb chops lands in front of a guest, the knife they pick up should do the cutting without any effort on their part. The 5-inch Elegant Series Steak Knife has a blade that stays sharp through a full dinner service, so nobody is sawing.

The Right Tool for the Table

A steak knife is a single-task blade. It doesn't chop onions or break down a chicken. It cuts through a rested sirloin or a grilled lamb cutlet cleanly, at an angle, on a dinner plate. The 5-inch length is right for that job: enough reach to cross a thick-cut steak in one stroke, compact enough to handle without bumping the wine glass. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so the edge doesn't fade halfway through a table of four.

Damascus Steel at Dinner

The blade is built from 67 layers of Damascus cladding over that hard core. At the table, that matters twice: the layered steel protects the edge from the micro-chips that come with plate contact, and the flowing Damascus pattern looks like it belongs on a set dinner table. The linen Micarta handle is weighted and full-tang, which means the knife doesn't tip awkwardly when you're cutting at an angle with a full plate underneath.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 5-inch steak knife
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: At-table cutting of steaks, chops, and grilled proteins on a plate.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-NP

Complete Your Set

Pair it with other pieces in the Elegant Series to carry the same Damascus build and linen Micarta handle from your prep bench to the dinner table.

Reach for this before you reach for the whetstone. A honing rod doesn't remove steel; it realigns the edge that's folded over from ordinary use. Five or six passes before a prep session and your Elegant Series knife cuts the way it did the week you bought it.

Maintain the Edge You Already Have

Your Damascus blade's edge doesn't go dull so much as it goes sideways. Microscopic bends accumulate with every session on the board, and that's what makes the knife push food instead of slicing through it. Running the rod along the edge a few times straightens it back without thinning the steel the way a stone does. Do it regularly and your stone sessions become a quarterly event instead of a weekly one.

Specifications

• Use: Honing and edge realignment for Elegant Series knives between whetstone sharpening sessions.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-MDB

This is your go-to blade for nearly every kitchen task. The Elegant Series 8.5-inch Chef Knife is perfectly shaped for 90% of your daily prep, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat. Its balanced design and razor-sharp edge make it an indispensable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Effortless Performance

The secret to this knife's performance lies in its premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship:

• 67-Layer Damascus Steel: The beautiful Damascus pattern isn't just for show; it adds strength and flexibility to the blade.
• 10Cr15CoMoV Core: Known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention, this steel ensures effortless slicing.
• Linen Micarta Handle: Provides a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet.
• Full Tang Construction: Offers superior balance and durability.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 8.5 inches (approx. 215mm)
• Blade Material: 67-Layer Damascus Steel with 10Cr15CoMoV Core
• Handle Material: Linen Micarta
• Hardness: 60±2HRC
• Construction: Full Tang

Complete Your Set

Explore the rest of the Elegant Series to build a complete and stylish knife collection. From paring knives to bread knives, each blade is crafted with the same attention to detail and premium materials.

Reach for this set when you want to stop thinking about which knife to grab. The 8.5" Chef handles your board work, the 7" Santoku takes over for push-cutting and fine vegetable prep, and the 5" Utility fills the gap between them. Three knives in one gift box, and every task on your cutting board is covered.

What's in the Set

• 8.5" Chef Knife: The anchor of the set. Rock-chop a pile of onions, break down a whole chicken, or work through dense root vegetables without the blade stalling.
• 7" Santoku: The push-cut specialist. Its flat profile shines on zucchini coins, capsicum dice, or paper-thin radish for a salad. Lighter and more nimble than the chef knife on delicate produce.
• 5" Utility Knife: The in-between blade. Trim silverskin off a pork fillet, halve stone fruit, or slice a small tomato without reaching for the chef knife.

One Damascus Core, Three Knives

Every blade shares the same structure: a 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. At that hardness, the edge takes a keen polish and holds it through a long prep session. You won't be honing after every onion. The flowing Damascus pattern looks different on every knife in the set, which is part of what makes them worth leaving out on the bench.

Linen Micarta, Full-Tang

The handles are linen Micarta, a layered composite that doesn't absorb moisture or loosen near a sink. It's comfortable whether you're gripping the chef knife for a power cut or choking up on the utility for something more controlled. Full-tang construction means one bar of steel runs the length of each knife, so the balance point is right where it should be.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 3-piece set, 8.5" Chef + 7" Santoku + 5" Utility
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: A complete daily prep lineup for rock-chopping, push-cut vegetable work, and mid-size in-hand tasks.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-A3

Complete Your Set

Pair this trio with the Elegant Series 3.5" Paring Knife for peeling, segmenting citrus, and the small in-hand jobs that a utility knife is still slightly too large for.

Reach for this when you're working through a pile of napa cabbage or slicing a block of firm tofu into even planks. The Chinese cleaver's wide rectangular blade lets you scoop everything straight off the board and into the wok without touching the bench twice. It looks like too much knife until it's in your hand. Then it's hard to put down.

The Rectangular Blade Advantage

A Chinese cleaver isn't a bone chopper. It's a vegetable knife with a flat, broad blade that moves fast through brassicas and dense root vegetables alike. The 10Cr15CoMoV core is vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, so the edge holds through a long prep session where a softer blade would dull mid-pile. Wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding, the spine is also wide enough to crush a garlic clove flat before you start chopping.

Linen Micarta Handle, Full-Tang Build

The linen Micarta handle doesn't absorb vegetable moisture or loosen near a sink. It grips whether your hands are dry or damp from washing produce. Full-tang construction means one bar of steel runs from the tip of the blade to the butt of the handle, so the balance point sits further back than you'd expect for a blade this wide. It's nimble once you're moving.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 7-inch Chinese cleaver, rectangular blade
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: Slicing brassicas, tofu, cucumbers, and spring onions; scooping chopped ingredients off the board; crushing garlic with the spine.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-DC

Complete Your Set

Pair it with other pieces in the Elegant Series for a full Damascus lineup with the same linen Micarta handle throughout.

The B38L Damascus Series 7" Santoku Knife is your versatile, go-to blade for everyday tasks. Combining Japanese design with premium materials, this knife excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing with effortless precision. The Damascus steel blade not only looks stunning but also delivers exceptional performance and edge retention.

Effortless Precision

The Santoku's blade is designed for a variety of cutting techniques. Its wide blade and comfortable handle make it ideal for:

• Slicing: Create uniform slices of vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Dicing: Quickly dice onions, peppers, and other ingredients with ease.
• Mincing: Achieve finely minced herbs and garlic for flavorful dishes.

Premium Materials

The B38L Damascus Series features:

• Damascus Steel Blade: 67 layers of Damascus steel with a 10Cr15CoMoV core for exceptional sharpness and durability.
• Linen Micarta Handle: Provides a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet.
• Full Tang Construction: Ensures balance and stability for confident cutting.

Specifications

• Blade Length: Approximately 7 inches
• Blade Material: 67-layer Damascus steel with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Handle Material: Linen Micarta
• HRC: 60±2HRC
• Construction: Full Tang

Complete Your Set

Explore other knives in the B38L Damascus Series to complete your kitchen collection and elevate your culinary experience.

This is the blade you'll use for all the small, delicate tasks. The 3.5-inch paring knife is an extension of your hand, designed for all the in-hand, precision jobs where a big chef knife is just too clumsy. It's an indispensable tool for detailed prep work.

Your Precision Specialist

Reach for this nimble blade for peeling apples, hulling strawberries, coring tomatoes, or creating delicate garnishes. Its sharp, precise tip gives you complete control for trimming fat, deveining shrimp, or creating decorative vegetable cuts.

67-Layer Damascus Steel

The blade is crafted from 67 layers of Damascus steel with a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV core, vacuum heat-treated. The beautiful Damascus pattern isn't just for show; it also enhances the blade's sharpness and edge retention.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 3.5 inches
• Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Handle: Wood-colored G10
• HRC: 60±2HRC
• Construction: Full composite Damascus (likely hidden tang)

Complete Your Set

Pair your B38L Series Paring Knife with our other premium knives for a complete and versatile kitchen set.

The B38L Series 5" Utility Knife is your agile assistant in the kitchen. Perfectly sized for a variety of tasks, from slicing fruits and vegetables to trimming meats, this knife offers precision and control in every cut. The beautiful Damascus steel blade not only looks stunning but also provides exceptional sharpness and durability.

Damascus Beauty, Exceptional Performance

The B38L Series combines aesthetic appeal with high-performance functionality:

• 67-Layer Damascus Steel: The blade features a stunning Damascus pattern, created by folding layers of steel for enhanced strength and sharpness.
• 10Cr15CoMoV Core: Known as Chinese VG10 steel, this core provides excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Ergonomic Handle: The linen Micarta handle offers a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet, allowing for precise control and reduced fatigue.

Specifications:

• Blade Material: 67-Layer Damascus Steel with 10Cr15CoMoV Core
• Handle Material: Linen Micarta
• HRC: 60±2HRC
• Knife Type: Utility Knife
• Model: B38L-WY

Complete Your Set:

Most nights you only reach for two knives. This pair covers them: the 8.5" Elegant Series Chef Knife for everything on the board, and the 3.5" Paring Knife for anything that needs a steadier hand. It's your first proper Damascus set, and it's all the blade you actually need for weeknight cooking.

What's in the Set

• 8.5" Chef Knife: Your daily driver. Rock-chop an onion, butterfly a chicken breast, or work through a pile of garlic and ginger without the blade slowing you down.
• 3.5" Paring Knife: The in-hand blade. Peel a mango, hull strawberries, core a capsicum, or trim silverskin without hunting for a different knife.

67-Layer Damascus, Shared Across Both

Each blade is built from a 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That hardness is where the edge retention comes from: you're not dulling these on a pile of carrots or a block of cheese. The Damascus pattern ripples differently on every blade, so no two sets look quite identical.

Linen Micarta Handle, Full-Tang Build

Both handles are linen Micarta, a composite that doesn't swell or crack the way natural wood can near a sink. It stays grippy when your hands are oily from trimming meat. One solid bar of steel runs from blade tip to handle butt on each knife, so the balance point sits right where your pinch grip lands.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 2-piece set, 8.5" Chef + 3.5" Paring
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: Covers everyday board work and all the precise in-hand jobs a chef knife can't.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-A2

Complete Your Set

Add the Elegant Series 7" Santoku for push-cut vegetable prep, or pick up the 5" Utility Knife for the tasks that fall between these two blades.

Reach for this when the roast comes out of the oven and needs to be carved without the whole joint rocking around on the board. A carving fork does one thing: keeps the meat still while the knife does the work. Two tines in the right place and you're slicing clean instead of chasing a leg of lamb across the bench while your guests are waiting.

Control While You Carve

The two long tines anchor a Christmas ham, a rolled pork shoulder, or a whole roast chicken without slipping or tearing the meat. They're spaced to give you a stable, two-point hold, so the joint doesn't rock forward when your carving knife pushes through. The tines are built from the same 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless core used across the Elegant Series, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC and wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. At that hardness, they stay true under the pressure of a dense lamb shoulder without flexing over time.

Linen Micarta Handle, Full-Tang

The handle matches the rest of the Elegant Series: linen Micarta composite that won't swell or crack near moisture. When you're carving at the table in front of guests, the fork and carving knife look like a set. Full-tang construction runs the steel all the way through the handle, so there's no flex point where the tines meet the grip. You get the force you need at the tip without anything shifting.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 6-inch carving fork, two-tine
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: Steadying a Christmas ham, leg of lamb, rolled pork shoulder, or whole roast chicken while you carve with a slicing or chef knife.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-DRC

Complete Your Set

Pair it with other pieces in the Elegant Series for a carving set that matches on the table.

Stop crushing your crusty sourdough. A serrated blade with the right set of teeth cuts through a hard crust and a soft crumb in one forward stroke, no pressing required. This 8-inch bread knife is long enough to clear a wide boule in a single pass without having to restart at the heel.

The Serrated Edge Advantage

Serrations grip the crust where a straight edge would slide and compress. You draw the blade back and the teeth do the work, so the crumb stays intact instead of squashing flat. The same principle applies on brioche, on a crusty baguette, and on ripe heirloom tomatoes where a straight blade just pushes the skin around. Light pressure, clean cut.

Damascus Steel, Linen Micarta Handle

The core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus and vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That hardness means the serrations stay sharp far longer than a soft-steel bread knife would. The linen Micarta handle runs full-tang all the way to the butt, so the knife doesn't feel front-heavy when you're drawing it back through a wide loaf on a board. It's a bread knife that looks good on the bench, not hidden in a drawer.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 8-inch bread knife, serrated edge
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: Slicing sourdough, baguettes, brioche, and ripe tomatoes where a straight edge compresses instead of cuts.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-MB

Complete Your Set

Pair it with other pieces in the Elegant Series for a full kitchen lineup that shares the same Damascus build and linen Micarta handle throughout.

Reach for this when you're breaking down a whole chicken and need to split the carcass clean through the rib joint, or when a bone-in lamb shoulder is standing between you and Sunday dinner. The 6.5-inch Butcher's Cleaver is built to cleave, not slice. Heavy spine, short blade, all the weight where you need it.

Built for the Joint

A bone chopper lives or dies on its mass. This one carries a thick, heavy spine that drives the edge through cartilage and small bones with a single confident stroke, so you're not sawing and bruising the meat. The short 6.5-inch profile keeps the blade controllable over a cutting board, and the full-tang construction means every gram of that weight sits behind your grip, not out at the tip.

Damascus Cladding, Hardened Core

The core is 10Cr15CoMoV high-carbon stainless, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. That hardness is rare on a bone knife for a reason: it takes a keen edge and holds it through a pile of chicken carcasses, where softer cleavers roll and dent. Wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding for chip resistance on the shoulder of the blade, where most of the impact lands. The linen Micarta handle won't loosen with repeated heavy strokes, and it grips whether your hands are dry or wet with juices.

Specifications

• Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 10Cr15CoMoV core
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
• Blade Profile: 6.5-inch Butcher's Cleaver / Bone Chopper
• Handle: Linen Micarta, full-tang
• Use: Splitting poultry carcasses and cleaving through small bone-in joints like lamb shoulders and chicken thighs.
• Series: Elegant Series (B38L)
• Model: B38L-KG

Complete Your Set

Pair it with other pieces in the Elegant Series for the prep work once the joints are split, including a chef knife for board work and a smaller blade for trimming silverskin and tissue after the cleaver is done.