Dalstrong 8" Chef Knife — Olive Wood Handle Edition — AUS-10V Japanese Steel, 62+ HRC, 8–12° Edge — For Meal Prep, Sushi Prep, Everyday Pro Cooking — Natural Wood Aesthetic, Shogun, customer support

• FOR THE COOK WHO WANTS THE SHOGUN PERFORMANCE IN A NATURAL WOOD AESTHETIC: Same AUS-10V Japanese super steel core, same 62+ HRC hardness, same 8–12° hand-sharpened edge as the flagship Shogun ELITE — in an olive wood handle that warms up any countertop. The grain pattern on each handle is individual; no two look identical. The knife for cooks who care about what's on the board as much as what comes off it.
• FOR MEAL PREP WHERE PRECISION MATTERS MORE THAN SPEED: The 8–12° edge geometry is finer than German steel knives — it paper-thin slices through tomato skin without pressure, glides through scallions in single strokes, and portions fish without fiber drag. AUS-10V holds that edge through a full prep session without needing a steel in between.
• FOR SUSHI PREP, DELICATE FISH, AND PRECISION VEGETABLE WORK: Japanese super steel at 62+ HRC takes a thinner edge than 56–58 HRC German steel — meaning cleaner cuts on sashimi-grade fish, more precise vegetable crosscuts, and less force needed on delicate proteins. For bone-in work in the same session, pair with the Dalstrong Crixus (B07M95KL76) and keep the Shogun for precision tasks.
• FOR THE DALSTRONG COLLECTOR BUILDING A NATURAL MATERIALS KITCHEN: This olive wood variant pairs visually with the Valhalla series' resin-and-wood handles for a cohesive warm-tones countertop. The olive wood is sealed and food-safe — it won't absorb odors or swell in a working kitchen environment. Wipe dry after use, condition occasionally with food-safe oil.
• CUSTOMER SUPPORT, PERFECTFIT SHEATH, GIFT-READY PACKAGING: Ships in premium Dalstrong packaging — the knife for culinary school graduates, milestone birthday gifts, and anyone upgrading from a block set to a single serious blade. Backed by Dalstrong's customer support.

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