Shinobi Handmade Japanese VG10 Damascus Chef Knife - 12.5" Overall - 8.0" French Style Damascus Steel Blade, Stabilized Olive Wood Burl & Resin Handle, Brass Mosaic Pins, Full Tang Fixed Blade Kitchen Knife with Sheath, Pro Knife Sharpening & Personalization
Damascus Blade Detail:
The blade is carefully crafted by combining 1095 & VG10 steel through a process of layering, forge welding, hammering, and shaping. This process creates a distinctive Damascus pattern across every blade, giving each Shinobi Chef Knife its own individual handcrafted appearance.
The blade is oil quenched at approximately 2100°F and rapidly cooled, with the process repeated twice to develop hardness throughout the steel. The finished blade achieves approximately HRC 58-60 on the Rockwell Scale for dependable strength, durability, edge retention, and cutting performance.
The 8.0" French-style chef blade provides a versatile cutting profile suitable for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, trimming, and general food preparation.
Scales & Handle Detail:
The handle is handcrafted from exotic stabilized olive wood burl combined with resin, creating a distinctive composite design with natural grain, depth, and color variation.
The stabilized wood is carefully sealed and finished to help reduce cracking, drying, and moisture absorption while preserving the character of the olive burl.
Brass mosaic pins add decorative detail while helping secure the handle construction. Full tang construction extends the blade steel through the handle for additional strength, stability, and dependable balance.
Size & Measurement:
•Overall length is 12.5"
•Blade length is 8.0"
•Blade thickness is 1.5mm
•Weight is approximately 120 grams
•Blade material is 1095 & VG10 Damascus Steel
•Blade style is French Style Chef Blade
•Handle material is Stabilized Olive Wood Burl & Resin
•Brass Mosaic Pins
•Fixed Blade
•Full Tang Construction
What's Included:
1x Shinobi VG10 Damascus Chef Knife
1x Sheath
Free Personalization & Engraving
Free Pro Knife Sharpening
Complimentary Services & Add Ons:
*Complimentary sheath.
*Complimentary professional re-sharpening prior to shipping.
*Complimentary gift messages.
*Complimentary personalization & engraving available up to 30 characters.
*Gift wrapping available for minimal additional fee.
Custom Orders:
Custom orders are available in any quantity. Contact Shokunin USA for custom knife, handle, engraving, or bulk-order options and pricing.
Attributes & Features:
HAND FORGED VG10 DAMASCUS STEEL: The Shinobi blade is handcrafted from layered 1095 & VG10 Damascus steel and hardened to approximately HRC 58-60 for dependable strength, durability, edge retention, and cutting performance. The layered construction creates the distinctive Damascus pattern that gives every blade its own unique appearance.
8-INCH FRENCH STYLE CHEF BLADE: The 8.0" French-style blade provides a versatile cutting edge suited for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, trimming, meat preparation, vegetable preparation, and everyday kitchen work.
STABILIZED OLIVE WOOD BURL & RESIN HANDLE: The handle combines stabilized olive wood burl with resin for a distinctive handcrafted appearance, improved dimensional stability, and a comfortable grip. Natural variations in the burl pattern ensure that every handle is visually unique.
FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION: The blade steel extends through the full length of the handle to provide additional structural strength, stability, and dependable balance during use.
BRASS MOSAIC PINS: Decorative brass mosaic pins help secure the handle while adding a refined finishing detail that complements the olive wood burl and Damascus blade.
ERGONOMIC & WELL-BALANCED: The lightweight 120-gram construction, slim 1.5mm blade profile, and full tang handle are designed to provide comfortable balance, control, and responsiveness during extended food preparation.
ULTIMATELY DURABLE HANDLE: The stabilized olive wood burl & resin handle is carefully treated and sealed to improve resistance to moisture, drying, and normal kitchen use while preserving the natural character of the wood.
SUPERIOR SHARPNESS: The cutting edge is handcrafted by experienced artisans and refined to approximately 12-15° per side using a traditional 3-step honing method for a sharp, smooth, and controlled cutting edge.
PRO KNIFE SHARPENING: Every Shinobi knife receives professional sharpening prior to shipment so the blade arrives properly prepared for use.
LIFETIME WARRANTY: The Shinobi Chef Knife is backed by the lifetime warranty described for this product, with defective items eligible for exchange or return according to the applicable warranty terms.
The Shinobi VG10 Damascus Chef Knife combines an 8.0" French-style Damascus blade, stabilized olive wood burl & resin handle, brass mosaic pins, full tang construction, and lightweight 120-gram design in a refined professional kitchen knife. It is well suited for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, meat preparation, vegetable preparation, collecting, and personalized gifting.