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Kessaku 8 inch chef knife forged high carbon stainless steel Pakkawood handle blade guard

Kessaku

Kessaku KES23081 8-Inch Chef Knife tool

SKU CH-WB98-DDWFA MPN KES23081

Forged high-carbon 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade hardened to 58+ Rockwell, hand-sharpened to a 16-degree angle per side using the Honbazuke method.

  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandKessaku
ModelKES23081
TypeChefs 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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