Chef's Knife with an 8.25-Inch Hand-Forged BG42 Stainless Steel Blade and Octagonal Ebony Handle

This chef's knife pairs an 8.25-inch cutting edge with a flatter gyuto profile for tap chopping on a cutting board. The 2-inch blade height provides knuckle clearance, while the chamfered spine and choil make a chef's pinch grip more comfortable.

The Zuma blade is hammer forged from American BG42 stainless steel, with a thick spine that tapers toward the tip. A convex bevel, sharpened by hand using traditional Japanese water grinding, helps the blade move through food with less resistance. An octagonal ebony wood handle forms a permanent, seamless fit to the blade tang. Handcrafted in China, this knife is thin behind the edge and requires care to avoid damaging the cutting edge.

Features

• Hammer-forged BG42 stainless steel blade
• Distal taper reduces blade thickness toward the tip
• Hand-sharpened convex bevel for low-resistance cutting
• Octagonal ebony wood handle with a seamless tang fit
• Chamfered spine and choil for a comfortable pinch grip
• Flatter gyuto edge profile supports tap chopping

Specifications

• Product type: Chef's Knife
• Cutting edge length: 8.25 inches
• Blade height: 2 inches
• Blade steel: American BG42 stainless steel
• Blade construction: Hammer forged
• Bevel: Convex
• Handle: Octagonal ebony wood
• Spine: Thick near the handle with distal taper
• Sharpening: By hand using traditional Japanese water grinding
• Country of manufacture: China
• Edge care: Thin behind the edge; handle carefully to avoid cutting-edge damage

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the blade shape help with tap chopping?

This chef's knife has a flatter gyuto edge profile that makes full contact with the cutting board for easier tap chopping. Its 2-inch blade height also provides knuckle clearance.

What makes this knife comfortable to hold in a pinch grip?

The chef's knife has a chamfered spine and choil to make a pinch grip more comfortable. Its ebony wood handle has an octagonal shape and a seamless fit to the blade tang.

Does the thin cutting edge need special care?

Yes, this chef's knife requires careful handling to avoid damaging its cutting edge. The blade is thinner behind the edge than many other knives.