EclipseDamascus Chef Knife 8"
- Blade length
- 8" (20 cm)
- Steel
- 67-layer damascus, SG2-type powder steel core
- Hardness
- 62-64 HRC
- Handle
- Black pakkawood, copper-tone rings, steel bolster and end cap, decorative mosaic pin
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Tied with the kiritsuke as the heaviest knife in the Eclipse series (8.7 oz), the chef knife also has its tallest blade (50 mm): weight for a squash, room for your knuckles when you rock-chop. The 8-inch blade shows a high-contrast droplet damascus pattern, 67 layers around an SG2-type powder steel core at 62-64 HRC. Black pakkawood handle with two copper-colored rings.
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 Eclipse Damascus Chef Knife 8" has a blade made of 67 layers of damascus steel around an SG2-type powder steel core, hardened to 62-64 HRC and sharpened to 9-12° per side. Its high-contrast droplet pattern stands apart from classic rippled damascus and changes from blade to blade. The powder steel, with its very fine structure, is chosen to hold an edge for a long time. The black pakkawood handle, a laminated wood impregnated with resin, is set off by two copper-tone rings, a steel bolster and end cap, and a decorative mosaic pin.
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: Damascus Chef Knives · Eclipse SG2 Powder Steel Damascus Knives
In the kitchen
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Fig. 01 · Damascus Chef Knife 8"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 67-layer damascus, SG2-type powder steel core |
|---|---|
| Layers | 67 |
| Hardness | 62-64 HRC |
| Blade length | 8" (20 cm) |
| Overall length | 13.3 in (33.7 cm) |
| Blade height | 50 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Handle | Black pakkawood, copper-tone rings, steel bolster and end cap, decorative mosaic pin |
| Weight | 8.7 oz (246 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-EC-CHEF20 |
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.
What is pakkawood?
Wood in thin layers, impregnated with resin and pressed. It keeps the look and warmth of wood but is more stable: it swells and cracks far less with moisture. Still, hand wash the knife and dry it right away, never in the dishwasher.
Do I need to oil my Damascus knife?
You only need to oil a Damascus knife regularly if the blade is carbon steel or the handle is unfinished wood. A thin coat of food-safe mineral oil or camellia oil protects against moisture. Stainless Damascus needs oil only now and then, for storage. Avoid WD-40 and cooking oils that turn sticky on a kitchen knife.
Can Damascus knives go in the dishwasher?
No, Damascus knives should never go in the dishwasher. Heat, long exposure to moisture and harsh detergents dull the pattern, encourage rust and damage the handle. The blade also knocks against dishes and loses its edge. Hand-washing with warm soapy water and drying immediately takes under a minute and keeps the knife in shape.
Can you sharpen a Damascus knife?
Yes, you can sharpen a Damascus knife like any kitchen knife, ideally on a whetstone. A medium grit around 1000 rebuilds the edge and a finer stone polishes it. Japanese-style blades are usually sharpened at a lower angle than Western knives. Skip pull-through sharpeners, which are too harsh for hard steel, and use a ceramic honing rod between sessions.
Which Japanese-style knife should I buy first?
The best first Japanese-style knife is a chef knife (gyuto) or a santoku. Both slice, dice and chop meat, fish and vegetables, so one blade covers most daily cooking. Pick a gyuto if you like a longer blade and rocking cuts, a santoku if you prefer a shorter, lighter knife. Add a nakiri later if you cook a lot of vegetables.
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