Kessaku KES23081 8-Inch Chef Knife tool
Forged high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade hardened to 58+ Rockwell, hand-sharpened to a 16-degree angle per side using the Honbazuke method.
- Product typeChefs Knives
- Hand-forged high-carbon 7Cr17MoV steel resists corrosion
- 58+ Rockwell hardness keeps the edge longer
- Honbazuke sharpening at 16° per side gives razor precision
- Full-tang Pakkawood handle balances weight and reduces fatigue
- Etched non-stick blade pattern eases food release
Professional Chef Knife
The Kessaku Samurai Series 8-inch chef knife is forged from high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel hardened to 58+ Rockwell. It features a full-tang Pakkawood handle resistant to heat, cold and moisture. The blade is hand-sharpened to a 16-degree angle per side using the Honbazuke method for lasting edge retention.
Home Cooks and Professionals
This knife suits cooks who want a corrosion-resistant blade with a sanitary, ergonomic handle that reduces hand fatigue during extended prep. Buyers who need a flexible boning knife or a serrated bread knife should look at a different blade style.
Care and Compatibility
Verify you can hand-wash and immediately dry the blade after each use to maintain the stainless finish. Confirm your storage method protects the 16-degree edge from contact with other utensils.
How it compares
Measured against everything we stock in Knives, Machetes & Field Tools, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.
- Price $23.99
- Cheaper than about 80% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Kessaku |
| Model name | KES23081 |
| Product type | Chefs Knives |
Questions about this item
Does this 8-inch chef knife need any special cutting surface to protect the 16-degree edge?
Use a wood or plastic board; glass, stone or metal will dull the 16-degree angle quickly. Hand wash and dry after each use to preserve the 7Cr17MoV steel.
Can I keep my older steel honing rod for this 58+ Rockwell blade?
A fine ceramic or diamond rod is better; a coarse steel rod can roll the 16-degree bevel on the high-carbon 7Cr17MoV steel.
How do I know the Honbazuke edge is still factory sharp after a few weeks?
Slice a ripe tomato or a sheet of paper; a clean, effortless cut means the 16-degree per side angle is holding.
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