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13.5 inch chef knife with 8 inch Damascus blade, dollar wood handle, brass bolster

Damascus Depot

Damascus Depot 13.5" Chef Knife 8" Blade Dollar Wood Brass Bolster

SKU CH-R9H0-J7M4X

A 13.5" chef knife with an 8" full-tang Damascus blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 steel, hardened to 56-58 HRC, and a dollar wood handle with brass bolster

  • Knife sheathNot Included
  • Blade materialDamascus steel
  • Handle constructionDollar wood Scale with brass bolster
  • Product typeFillet Knives
  • 5" overall length gives extended reach for large cuts
  • 8" Damascus blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 steel holds a keen edge
  • 56 to 58 HRC hardness keeps the edge sharp through heavy use
  • Full-tang construction runs the blade through the handle for strength
  • Dollar wood scales with brass bolster and three lanyard holes provide secure grip

What this knife is

This Damascus Depot chef knife measures 13.5 inches overall with an 8 inch full-tang blade forged from 1095 and 15N20 high and low carbon steel. The twisted-pattern Damascus steel is hardened to 56 to 58 HRC and sits in a two-tone Dollar wood handle with brass bolster and three lace holes. It arrives new and ready for kitchen slicing tasks.

Upgrading from lesser blades

The full-tang construction and Damascus forging replace stamped or partial-tang knives that flex under pressure and lose their edge quickly. The jump is worth it when you want a single-piece blade that holds a keen edge through repetitive slicing and withstands the lateral forces of professional prep work.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Cooks who value a long, rigid slicer with a distinctive pattern and are willing to maintain high-carbon steel will appreciate this knife. Buyers who need a low-maintenance stainless blade, a shorter utility size, or a knife that tolerates prolonged storage in a leather sheath should consider other options.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Knives, Machetes & Field Tools, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeFillet Knives
Size & build
Blade materialDamascus steel
Handle constructionDollar wood Scale with brass bolster
In the box
Knife sheathNot Included

Questions about this item

What handle length and hole layout does the 13.5" knife have for a custom grip?

The handle is 5 inches long and drilled with three inserting holes, plus three lace holes in the dollar-wood scales, so you can pin or wrap the grip exactly as you prefer.

How should I oil the 1095/15N20 Damascus blade after each use to stop rust?

Wash and dry the blade, then wipe on a thin coat of cooking oil — never leave it wet or store it in a leather sheath, which traps moisture and causes corrosion.

When will the 56–58 HRC edge need professional resharpening instead of a home steel?

The high-carbon Damascus steel holds its edge longer than softer knives, but once the 56–58 HRC hardness resists a ceramic rod, send it to a sharpener who can reprofile the twisted-pattern blade without overheating it.

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