DALSTRONG Chef Knife – 9.5′ – Phantom Series – Japanese High-Carbon – AUS8 Steel – Sheath

DALSTRONG Chef Knife – 9.5′ – Phantom Series – Japanese High-Carbon – AUS8 Steel – Sheath Maximum Performance. Zero Compromises. At The Cutting Edge of Beauty and PerformanceÊÊ Masterfully Elegant. Ultra Agile. The Dalstrong Phantom Series 9.5Ó chef knife has a kiritsuke shape, with a sword like front end and straighter edge than its shorter 8Ó brother, allowing it to excel at push cuts. This long blade with stunning geometry is highly versatile and deadly effective. From slicing fish to chopping vegetables, the is a gorgeous addition to any serious chefÕs knife bag. Carefully designed to convey a look of stealthy motion, like a shadow racing through the dark, or a gust of wind blowing through the night, the Phantom Series of knives are elegant, agile and ruthless culinary instruments of exceptional performance. Featuring Japanese AUS-8 steel beautifully engraved with the Dalstrong name down the spine as well as the Japanese kanji for ÔphantomÕ or ÔghostÕ. Each blade is painstakingly hand sharpened using the traditional honzabuke method, bringing the edge to a razor sharp 13-15 degrees, ensuring swift, effortless cuts. Precision forged from a single piece of ice tempered steel, the blade features a narrower width for improved agility and maneuverability, with a traditional Japanese D-shaped black pakkawood handle designed to tuck perfectly in the palm of your hand. Near the bolster a distinct red spacer and carefully crafted mosaic of copper and brass ensures adds elegance and refinement. A hand-polished end cap creates counter balance, ensuring the nimble blade feels more like a ghostly extension of your body, than an ordinary kitchen tool. A premium-quality polymer Dalstrong DragonLock saya (sheath) folds shut perfectly over the blade, locking into place. A soft suede like interior protects every square inch. _ Included 9.5Ó PhantomÊSeries Kiritsuke-Chef Knife DragonLockÊDalstrongÊSheath Neatly Packed with DalstrongÕs Renowned Packaging The Art of Steel. FEATURES AND BENEFITSÊ The Phantom Series Blade _ Precision forged blade with premium Japanese AUS-8 at 58 HRC _High levels of chromium (Cr) added to steel for stain resistance _ Full tang for incredible robustness and quality _Ice-tempered blade ensures excellent resilience and superior edge retention _Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 13-15¡ _Tapered blade design for durability and flexibility _Polished spine to facilitate a comfortable pinch grip _Beautiful hand polished satin finish blade, further refined with detailed engravings _ Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through. _ Cleans easily for low maintenance _Minimal sized mirror polished bolster further perfects the carefully engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip _ BladeÕs spine is hand polished to a smooth finish for enhanced pinch grip comfort The Phantom Series HandleÊ _ Stainless steel hand-polished end cap adds counter balance and distinction _ Premium quality laminated pakkawood handles imported from Spain, for superior strength, refinement, and beauty. Sanitary build perfect for busy kitchens _ Attractive red spacer adds distinction _ Carefully crafted brass and copper Ôphantom spiritÕ mosaic adorns the handle _ Traditional Japanese D-shaped handle designed to tuck into the palm of your hand for superior hand control, comfort and agility. The Phantom Series Sheath Included with every Phantom Series blade is a matching Phantom SeriesÊDragonLock saya (sheath) that folds shut perfectly over the blade, locking into place. A soft suede like interior protects every square inch. _ Ensuring your investment and your fingers are protected. ÊÊ Ê Knives To Build A Career On. A Community Of Chefs To Belong To. Over Seventy-Five Thousand Chefs Have Switched toÊDalstrong From executive chefs to home chefs and everyone in between,ÊDalstrongÊChefs are treated like family. Over seventy-five thousand chefs have switched toÊDalstrongÊfor our superior quality, unconditional support, and loyal community.ÊÊÊÊIt may be cliche, but we truly care about you and the blades and products we painstakingly design and develop.ÊÊFrom theÊtinestÊpackagingÊdetail,Êto hundreds of hours of design and testing, each knife is a work of love, dedication and expert craftsmanship.ÊÊ Dalstrong supports you, our chefs,ÊeverydayÊand in every way we can.ÊYour Dalstrong knives work alongside you, day in and day out, making you more effective, creative, and precise in the kitchen; delivering plates you can feel proud to present. ÊThese are knives to build a career on, and tens of thousands of professional chefs have done just that. Ê ÊFrom cooking competitions (DalstrongÊsupports chefs across the country building theirÊreputation),Êto charitable events (we donate knives to those in need with culinary aspirations),ÊDalstrongÊloves the community, loves chefs, and the men and women who prepare food for us all each andÊeveryday.ÊÊFrom the heat of the professional kitchen to a simple meal for one,ÊDalstrongÊstands beside you every step of the way. ÊÊ Ê#dalstrongÊ The Dalstrong Difference. Dalstrong Is Out To Turn An Old Industry On Its Head We love cooking. We love design and craftsmanship. Most of all though, we love bringing a feeling of pure satisfaction to chefs around the world who use our tools day in and day out. Whether youÕre a hobbyist or pro, our aim is to enhance the experience of your culinary creation. Dalstrong is the new guy on the block. From a foundation of love and respect for an ancient craft, we layer on modern thinking and methods to create beautiful and innovative knives at far greater value than traditional brands. DonÕt just take our word for it; look what others are saying, across the web, social media and inÊprofessional kitchens around the country. Our goal is to stir up a stodgy old industry with tools chefs love and trust, with innovative design and improvements. And as a company, weÕre out to build life-long relationships with exceptional products and exceptional attention to your individual needs as a chef and customer.ÊCome cook with us. Like you, we strive for greatness every day.