--- product_id: 21979445 title: "Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8\"" brand: "enso" price: "R5794" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Enso" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/21979445-enso-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 8" VG10 Damascus blade Black Micarta handle with triple rivets 61 Rockwell Hardness for lasting sharpness Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" **Brand:** enso **Price:** R5794 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the blade that professionals swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" by enso - **How much does it cost?** R5794 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/21979445-enso-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered) ## Best For - enso enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted enso brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Black Micarta Handle:** Triple-riveted for a secure, comfortable grip that lasts through every culinary challenge. - • **Authentic Seki City Craftsmanship:** Handmade in Japan’s knife capital, backed by a lifetime warranty for lifelong performance. - • **Striking Hammered Tsuchime Finish:** Unique hammered texture not only looks stunning but reduces food sticking for smoother slicing. - • **Precision-Crafted VG10 Damascus Steel:** 37 layers of premium Japanese steel forged for unmatched edge retention and durability. - • **Effortless Cutting with Razor-Sharp Edge:** Hand-ground to a 12° double-bevel angle, perfect for both right and left-handed chefs. ## Overview The Enso Chef's Knife HD Series features an 8-inch VG10 37-layer hammered Damascus stainless steel blade with a Rockwell Hardness of 61°, ensuring exceptional sharpness and edge retention. Hand-ground to a precise 12° double-bevel edge, it suits both right and left-handed users. The knife boasts a durable black micarta handle with triple rivets for ergonomic comfort and balance. Handmade in Seki City, Japan, this gyuto knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance, backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description Online shopping for Kitchen Knives & Accessories from a great selection of Cutlery Sets, Specialty Knives, Sharpeners, Cutting Boards, & more at everyday low prices. Review: Great Knife - I love it! Very sharp. Looks great. Review: Melts everything like butter - This knife is amazing! Hands down, the best knife that I’ve handled in all my years of cooking. I am a simple, at home chef and this is almost too perfect for my prep, and additional everyday use. Beautiful craftsmanship, perfect weight, razor sharp. You can see the hammered top half ( which is extremely impressive as it separates meat/veg from the knife as you cut) and then the bottom half has damascus running through it, it’s just impressive. Cannot go wrong. It is a little costly, at $150.00 per knife, but you get what you pay for. It’s a great, solid knife. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in need of a knife. It makes you even more excited to get in the kitchen. That is how you know it’s a lovely piece. (wish I could get the set, but it’s $1000.. still gorgeous, just not in my budget) ## Features - Crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention; features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish - Rockwell Hardness 61°; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12° - Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets and end cap - Blade Length: 8" (200mm), Blade Height: 1.75", Overall Length: 13.4", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm, Weight: 7.9 oz. (225g) - All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B017OIZ00U | | Best Sellers Rank | #203,005 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #616 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8 inches | | Blade Material | VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 inches | | Brand | Enso | | Brand Name | Enso | | Color | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. Color 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 533 Reviews | | Handle Material | Micarta | | Item Length | 13.38 inches | | Item Weight | 8.32 ounces | | Manufacturer | Enso | | Manufacturer Part Number | メーカー型番 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects | | Material Type | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel. Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle. Made in Japan. | | Model Number | 35600 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 8" | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Enso - **Handle Material:** Micarta ## Images ![Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kieLy1YQL.jpg) ![Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Xcvo2qdhL.jpg) ![Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SP-D0cRzL.jpg) ![Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mZ+4FrfPL.jpg) ![Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UuJocxFxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How are the Enso knives compared to Shun knives?** A: shun has many different "lines" just as yaxell (the mfgr of enso) has many different "lines".Shun classics is closest to what this knife is like. It has more "layers", but after three it really doesn't matter. The enso has enough to make it functional and pretty, but not so many that it becomes a cost issue. Enso, which is really a Yaxell Zen, has a hammered finish which takes more workmanship and might be more functional to reduce sticking, however it also requires more care because those pits, if not cared for could conceivably allow bacteria to grow under certain conditions. Shun has hammered finishes on their "elite" and premier" lines, but not on their classic line. This knife is a much better value for the dollar than the Shun.They both use a core of VG10. At one time, shun was claiming VGmax on even their classics, but they have now been caught. And VG max is just a marketing name. It's a registered trademark, not another quality steel.The Enso has a much better handle than the shun classic. It is closer to what you'd find on thee better lines of shun, or, of course, onall of Yaxell's lines. It is more comfortable if you're cutting for hours. Shun classics are generally used by home cooks. Yaxells are generally used by professional cooks and chefs so if you're only cutting for short periods, the handle doesn't really matter that much.Enso's are a little heavier because of the handles. They are about the same thickness. The shapes of the blades are roughly similar and cutting angle is similar. BOTH are 50/50 bevel.There are plenty of other great knives at the same price point, but this is a bargain if you don't mind it being branded "enso" instead of yaxell. You should also consider Tojiro, Mcuesta ,yaxell zen and yaxell dragon. I'd take any of those over a shun classic, which I think is over priced, over rated and has a crummy handle. **Q: Where is this knife made and/or assembled?** A: Seki, Japan. This knife is made by the famous Yaxell company which makes some supurb professional quality knives. This one is very similar to a Yaxell Zen. **Q: What is the spine width in mm? Thx.** A: The Enso HD 8 and 10" Chef's Knives are both 2mm thick at the spine. **Q: Hi what is the length of the blade and the length of the handle thank you** A: The blade is 8 in, and handle is 5 in long. Knife is well made and very sharp. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Knife *by C***O on October 4, 2026* I love it! Very sharp. Looks great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melts everything like butter *by R***L on February 15, 2025* This knife is amazing! Hands down, the best knife that I’ve handled in all my years of cooking. I am a simple, at home chef and this is almost too perfect for my prep, and additional everyday use. Beautiful craftsmanship, perfect weight, razor sharp. You can see the hammered top half ( which is extremely impressive as it separates meat/veg from the knife as you cut) and then the bottom half has damascus running through it, it’s just impressive. Cannot go wrong. It is a little costly, at $150.00 per knife, but you get what you pay for. It’s a great, solid knife. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in need of a knife. It makes you even more excited to get in the kitchen. That is how you know it’s a lovely piece. (wish I could get the set, but it’s $1000.. still gorgeous, just not in my budget) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful japanese craftsmanship! *by W***. on December 27, 2024* So normally this knife sells for $150. When I saw that it was 33% off for under $100, I had to pull the trigger! The packaging was a little basic compared to some other knives I've bought so I just recycled it. I polished the blade right out of the box up to a Shapton 12,000 grit ceramic whetstone. I stropped it on a 1 micro diamond compound leather strop to a mirror shine. It's first test was Christmas dinner prep. The very first slice met Zero resistance! As I kept slicing and chopping, I started getting nervous. It glided through even hard root vegetables like it wasnt even there. It is the sharpest blade I've ever used and I grew up in a restaurant kitchen! I know it was overkill on how much I sharpened it but I catch and cut a lot of fish so I need it sashimi sharp. I have somewhat smaller hands but the handle felt very comfortable even after a couple of hours of use. I was a little concerned about the bolster being too thick for a pinch grip but it wasn't an issue and felt natural. VG10 isn't the best steel but for every day home cooks, it comes at a great price point. I haven't had it long enough to test the edge retention but I'm very confident that I can bring it back to a Crazy level of sharpness easily. I'm now seriously thinking about getting the same nakiri version. I absolutely love this knife and now it's a very shiny jewel on my magnetic knife block. ## Frequently Bought Together - Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Enso HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel - Enso HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/21979445-enso-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/21979445-enso-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*