AlbaChef Knife 7"
- Blade length
- 7" (18 cm)
- Steel
- 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish
- Hardness
- 56-58 HRC
- Handle
- Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape
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The 7-inch Alba chef knife is the nimbler of the two chef knives in the series: 135 g (4.8 oz) and a curved blade for rocking cuts, ideal for small boards and anyone who prefers a light knife. For large cuts, the 8.5-inch chef takes over. Hammered 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, octagonal light maple handle.
The chef knife (gyuto in Japanese) is the do-it-all kitchen knife: dice onions, chop herbs, slice meat, portion fish. The long, gently curved blade rocks on the board for fast chopping. If you could only own one knife, this would be it. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.
Blade and Handle
The Alba Chef Knife 7" has a 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade, hardened to 56-58 HRC, with a hammered finish near the spine and a polished edge sharpened to 15-20° per side. This slightly wider angle gives a sturdy edge that is easy to maintain on a honing rod or whetstone. The octagonal Japanese-style handle is light maple with an amber resin ferrule; its symmetrical shape suits right- and left-handers alike. The maple grain changes from piece to piece.
Shipping and Returns
Damascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.
See also: Alba Maple Handle Kitchen Knives
In the kitchen
Our knives at work
Our models in use (styled scenes).
Fig. 01 · Chef Knife 7"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 7" (18 cm) |
| Overall length | 13.2 in (33.5 cm) |
| Blade height | 56 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2 mm |
| Handle | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape |
| Weight | 4.8 oz (135 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-AL-CHEF18 |
Care
3 habits, years of sharp
Hand-wash it
Warm water, a drop of dish soap. Never the dishwasher.
Dry it right away
One towel, ten seconds. Never leave it in the sink.
Sharpen on a stone
1000 grit rebuilds the edge. Low, steady angle.
Questions
Before you buy
What size chef knife should I get?
8 inches suits most home kitchens: long enough for a cabbage, nimble enough for a shallot. A 9-inch blade is more comfortable on large cuts of meat and big boards.
Chef knife or santoku?
A chef knife is longer and more versatile, with a tip for fine work. A santoku is shorter and flatter, popular for vegetables and smaller hands. Many cooks own both.
Is the maple handle water resistant?
Maple is a dense wood, but still wood: rinse and dry the knife right away, never soak it and never use the dishwasher. A drop of food-safe oil now and then keeps the wood looking good.
