AlbaSlicing Knife 10"
- Blade length
- 10" (25 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 Alba slicing knife is the longest in the series: a narrow 10-inch blade at 141 g (5 oz) that carves roasts, leg of lamb, ham or salmon in one stroke, without sawing. Its hammered 7Cr17MoV stainless blade keeps a sturdy edge that is easy to touch up on a honing rod. Octagonal light maple handle with an amber ferrule.
A slicing knife has a long, narrow blade so you cut in one stroke, with no sawing that tears the fibers. It is the knife for roasts, leg of lamb, ham, cured salmon or sashimi. The angled kiritsuke-style tip also handles precise trimming. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.
Blade and Handle
The Alba Slicing Knife 10" 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
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Fig. 01 · Slicing Knife 10"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 10" (25 cm) |
| Overall length | 16.0 in (40.7 cm) |
| Blade height | 40 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2 mm |
| Handle | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape |
| Weight | 5.0 oz (141 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-AL-TRAN25 |
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
Why use a long blade for slicing?
The longer the blade, the more likely you cut in a single stroke. Slices come out clean and even, and the meat keeps its juices.
Can it replace a chef knife?
No: the narrow blade is not built for chopping or dicing vegetables. It complements a chef knife for cooked meat and raw fish.
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.
