Elite Craftsmanship: Cutting-edge engineering, premium materials, and striking design come together for standout performance and value. Unrivaled Performance: Full-tang high-carbon German steel blade, hand-polished to a precise 16–18° edge. Expertly tempered for sharpness, durability, and stain resistance. Dalstrong Power: ABS premium handle delivers a balanced, substantial feel with excellent comfort and maneuverability. Engineered Precision: Hardened to 56+ HRC with a satin finish and tapered blade geometry for reduced resistance, flexibility, and added knuckle clearance. Dalstrong Trust: Backed by Dalstrong’s dedicated customer support and finished with premium, gift-ready packaging. The Dalstrong Gladiator Series Chef’s Knives are the essential workhorse for any chef who takes his craft seriously. From the heat of professional restaurant kitchens to a simple meal for one, these Chef Knives work tirelessly beside you, complimenting your style, always dependable and forever brutally effective. They are your merciless gladiator in the unforgiving arena of professional and home kitchens. The Gladiator Series blade is precision forged from a single piece of imported premium quality, high-carbon German steel, ensuring an ultra sharp edge with excellent wear and stain resistance. Hand sharpened to 16-18 degrees per side, the Dalstrong Gladiator Series knife is a high performance kitchen workhorse, ensuring ultra-thin slicing,dicing, chopping with minimal effort, maintenance or clean up required. A wide blade allows for easy knuckle clearance and the scooping food for transfer from cutting board to pot or pan. Featuring a beautiful, ergonomic and ambidextrous imported black G10 handle, the Gladiator Series kitchen knife is carefully designed for maximum comfort and maneuverability. The knife is as pleasing to hold as it is to look at, featuring a perfectly engineered balance with a satisfying heft and presence. Perfectly weighted to handle both thicker, heavy duty cuts and more delicate cooking knife for detail work. The hand polished bolster adds counter weight and offers finger protection, while the triple rivets (with signature Dalstrong center rivet) in the handle ensures the highest level of strength and robustness. Included is a water and stain resistant, BPA free protective Dalstrong PerfectFit sheath.