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Classic 8-Inch Chef Knife Damascus VG-MAX

Why we picked it

WIRED's Recommended - Premium Kitchen Knife — razor sharp out of the box

Warranty: Limited lifetimeMade in: JapanSatisfaction: 92%

A Japanese chef knife forged from VG-MAX steel with 68 layers of Damascus cladding. Razor-sharp out of the box, holds an edge longer than European steels. Hand-finished in Seki, Japan.

Limited lifetime Made in Japan
$169.95
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Awards & Recognition

  • Serious EatsBest Japanese-Style Chef Knife
  • WIREDRecommended - Premium Kitchen Knife
  • Good HousekeepingBest Japanese Chef Knife (2024)

Community & Review Summary

4.6/ 5

5,000 Amazon reviews

92%

Reddit satisfaction score

200

Total mentions (180 positive)

N/A

Amazon sales rank

Pros & Cons from Reviews

Pros

  • +Razor sharp out of the box
  • +VG-MAX holds edge longer than VG-10
  • +Beautiful Damascus pattern
  • +Hand-finished in Japan

Cons

  • -Requires careful sharpening (Asian angle)
  • -Premium price
  • -Hand-wash only
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