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Silver 8-inch chef knife with G10 handle and blade guard

Kessaku

Kessaku KES12081 8-Inch Chef Knife 1.4116 Steel 16° Edge 58 HRC

SKU CH-PKTZ-EAF75 MPN KES12081

An 8-inch chef knife forged from ThyssenKrupp 1.4116 steel, nitrogen cooled and hand-sharpened to a 16° edge at 58 HRC with a G10 handle

  • TypeChefs Knives
  • ColorSilver
  • Color MappingSilver
  • Precision-forged German 1.4116 steel resists corrosion and rust
  • Hand-sharpened 16° edge delivers clean, precise cuts
  • 58 HRC hardness gives strength, flexibility and edge durability
  • G10 handle resists heat, cold, moisture and impact
  • Full-tang, triple-rivet construction ensures lifetime strength

Precision 16° Edge Chef Knife

The Kessaku KES12081 is an 8-inch chef knife forged from ThyssenKrupp German 1.4116 stainless steel for professional and home cooks. Its blade is precision-forged and nitrogen-cooled to a Rockwell Hardness of 58, delivering maximum strength and flexibility. The traditional Japanese 3-stage Honbazuke method sharpens the edge to 16° per side for clean, precise cuts and lasting retention. A full tang construction ensures balanced control for a lifetime of safe use.

Corrosion Resistance and Edge Stability

The high-chromium 1.4116 steel provides greatly enhanced resistance to corrosion and rust during daily kitchen tasks. Nitrogen cooling stabilises the blade structure, maintaining the 58 HRC hardness through repeated sharpening cycles. The hand-sharpened 16° edge geometry reduces cutting friction, minimising the force required for dense ingredients. This combination preserves sharpness longer than standard stainless alloys under normal culinary workloads.

G10 Handle Integration and Knuckle Clearance

The ergonomic G10 fiber-resin handle is nearly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture, preventing debris infiltration with its seamless build. Triple-rivet construction secures the full tang, eliminating handle movement during heavy chopping. Ample knuckle clearance allows a natural pinch grip for superior agility on a cutting board. The included blade guard protects the edge during storage, keeping the 16° geometry intact between uses.

Highlights

  • Precision-forged German 1.4116 steel resists corrosion and rust
  • Hand-sharpened 16° edge delivers clean, precise cuts
  • 58 HRC hardness gives strength, flexibility and edge durability
  • G10 handle resists heat, cold, moisture and impact
  • Full-tang, triple-rivet construction ensures lifetime strength

Specifications

BrandKessaku
ModelKES12081
TypeChefs Knives
ColorSilver
Color MappingSilver

Questions about this item

How is the full-tang, triple-rivet handle installed on the 1.4116 steel blade?

The handle scales are factory-bonded and riveted through the full tang; the step users miss is checking that all three rivets sit flush so moisture cannot enter the G10.

What maintenance will the 58 HRC edge need over time?

Hone the 16° edge regularly on a ceramic rod and sharpen on a fine whetstone when honing no longer restores bite; the nitrogen-cooled steel holds the angle longer than softer blades.

What limit appears first during prolonged heavy chopping?

The 58 HRC hardness resists rolling, so the edge stays sharp longest; the first sign of fatigue is usually handle-grip slip from wet hands rather than blade dulling.

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