--- product_id: 558708660 title: "8 inch Damascus Chef Knife" brand: "samcook" price: "R1368" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Samcook" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/558708660-8-inch-damascus-chef-knife store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Premium sandalwood handle 67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel Perfect ergonomic balance 8 inch Damascus Chef Knife **Brand:** samcook **Price:** R1368 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice Like a Pro, Impress Like a Boss ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8 inch Damascus Chef Knife by samcook - **How much does it cost?** R1368 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/558708660-8-inch-damascus-chef-knife) ## Best For - samcook enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samcook brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gift-Ready Luxury Packaging:** Arrives in an elegant high-end gift box—ideal for impressing culinary enthusiasts or elevating your own kitchen arsenal. - • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** Effortlessly slice, dice, chop, and carve everything from delicate sushi to hearty meats with a razor-thin 8-inch blade honed at a precise 10-15° angle. - • **Unmatched Sharpness & Durability:** 67 layers of VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel with HRC 60±2 for razor-sharp, long-lasting edges that resist rust and corrosion. - • **Ergonomic Comfort Meets Precision:** Sandalwood handle designed for superior grip and balance, reducing fatigue during extended use—perfect for pros and passionate home chefs alike. - • **Trusted by Foodies & Professionals:** Top-rated with 4.7 stars and glowing reviews praising its sharpness, durability, and sleek design—don’t miss out on the chef’s secret weapon. ## Overview The SAMCOOK Damascus Chef Knife features a razor-sharp 8-inch blade forged from 67 layers of Japanese VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel, delivering exceptional hardness (HRC 60±2), corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Its ergonomic sandalwood handle ensures perfect balance and comfort for prolonged use. Ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide variety of foods, this knife combines professional-grade performance with elegant gift-ready packaging, making it a must-have for serious home cooks and culinary professionals. ## Description Product description SAMCOOK Chef Knife Exquisite Gift Box Comes with exquisite high-end black gift box packaging! It is very suitable for gifts to parents and friends, birthdays, etc. on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year, Easter, Halloween and other holidays. Specifications Overall Length: 14 inch Blade Length: 8.3 inch Handle Length: 5.7 inch Core Hardness : 60±2 HRC Weight: 227g Japanese Damascus VG-10 Steel Blade It is made of 67 layers of VG-10 Japanese high-carbon stainless steel to ensure excellent strength, durability and stain resistance. VG-10 Japanese super steel cutting core, Rockwell hardness 62+. The chef's knife made of VG10 has better blade strength, retention and sharpness. Single-sided Cutting The one-sided cut is very sharp, which greatly retains the luster of the meat to retain moisture. Multiple Uses Can easily handle your daily kitchen work. It can cut, slice, dice, and chop all kinds of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, bread, sushi, etc. It is suitable for home and restaurant kitchens. Good Balance The combination of performance and comfort makes it easy to cut the hardest meats while avoiding fatigue and finger strain. Yellow Sandalwood Handle The handle is made of Yellow Sandalwood , which is heat-proof, moisture-proof, cold-proof, rust-proof and firm. The ergonomic handle will bring you excellent hand control, agility and comfort. V SHAPE EDGE 10-15° per SIDE With super sharp edges and perfect arc (10-15° on each side), it is suitable for chopping, slicing and dicing any fruit, fish, meat, sushi and vegetables. Review: Bueno producto - Excelente producto Review: Super epic - Got this for my boyfriend it’s so sharp that it cut through his shirt without us even noticing LOL. He cooks so he uses it a lot and needless to say he loves it. It’s been a while now and it’s still goin strong. You can go a long while without sharpening. Also looks SICK ## Features - 【High-Quality Blade】: This japanese chef knife is made of 67 layers of VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel (HRC 60±2). The high-quality steel improves the hardness of the blade and is easy to maintain. It has very good durability, anti-rust, anti-corrosion, and does not change color. Very suitable for all kinds of slicing, dicing and shredding. Easily complete your daily kitchen work. - 【Super Sharp 8 inch Chef's Knife】: This japanese kitchen knife has ultra-sharp edges and perfect arc (10-15° on each side), which meets all the chef's requirements for the knife. Each knife is carefully processed and forged and vacuum heat-treated and polished through multiple processes to achieve the best balance of hardness, toughness and sharpness, providing unparalleled performance. - 【Sandalwood Handle】: This professional chef knife uses ergonomic sandalwood handle is very comfortable, providing excellent grip and perfect balance, excellent control, agility and comfort. The proper balance weight between the handle and the thin blade ensures easy movement. Even if you use it for a long time, no matter your hand size, left or right or holding position, you will not feel tired and uncomfortable. - 【Wide Range of Uses】: This japanese cooking knife can easily handle your daily kitchen work. You can cut, slice, dice and chop all kinds of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, bread, sushi, etc. It is suitable for Home and restaurant kitchen. - 【Perfect Gift】：Comes with exquisite high-end white gift box packaging! If you are looking for a unique and exquisite gift, then this Damascus knife is a good choice. The perfect gift for home chefs and cooking enthusiasts, mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends or yourself. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BZ3MJMKF | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,887 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #158 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | SAMCOOK | | Brand Name | SAMCOOK | | Color | Yellow Sandalwood Handle | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews | | Handle Material | Sandalwood | | Included Components | Knife | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Length | 13.9 Inches | | Item Type Name | Chef Knife | | Item Weight | 7.84 ounces | | Manufacturer | SAMCOOK | | Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel | | Model Number | WW-SC-005 | | Size | 8" | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel - **Brand:** SAMCOOK - **Color:** Yellow Sandalwood Handle - **Handle Material:** Sandalwood - **Blade Edge:** Plain ## Images ![8 inch Damascus Chef Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ePzBAeIAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bueno producto *by J***E on February 24, 2025* Excelente producto ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super epic *by S***Y on December 23, 2025* Got this for my boyfriend it’s so sharp that it cut through his shirt without us even noticing LOL. He cooks so he uses it a lot and needless to say he loves it. It’s been a while now and it’s still goin strong. You can go a long while without sharpening. Also looks SICK ## Frequently Bought Together - SAMCOOK Damascus Chef Knife - 8 Inch Professional Sharp Gyuto Knife - Japanese VG-10 High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Cooking knife - Ergonomic Sandalwood Handle with Gift Box - Kota Japan 12 in. 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