Blacksmith
Chef's Knife - 8"

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The cornerstone of every kitchen—the Blacksmith 8" Chef's Knife delivers powerful, balanced performance with a razor-sharp German steel blade, built for serious slicing, chopping, and dicing.

SKU

BK686-08

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Ebony Pakkawood

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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If there’s one knife that earns a permanent spot on your cutting board, it’s this one. The Messermeister Blacksmith 8” Chef’s Knife is the everyday workhorse built for chopping onions, mincing herbs, slicing proteins, dicing vegetables, and nearly everything in between. Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany, its drop-forged German stainless steel blade features a razor-sharp 15° edge and full hollow grind for smooth, precise cuts. A thin-ground profile keeps the knife agile, while bolster-balanced construction delivers excellent control. Finished with a hand-polished ebony Pakkawood handle and signature Blacksmith character, this German chef’s knife brings serious performance to everyday cooking.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 13.7 in | 348 mm

Blade Type

A chef's knife, often referred to as a cook's knife, is a versatile and essential tool in both professional and home kitchens. It features a broad, sharp blade that tapers to a point, allowing for a variety of cutting techniques.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Full Hollow Grind
15º
58 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Ebony Pakkawood

Blade

Width: 2 in | 51 mm
Length: 8.27 in | 210 mm
Thickness at spine: 4.1 mm

Handle

Length (including bolster): 5.43 in | 138 mm

Tasks

A chef's knife is used for a wide variety of cutting tasks, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing, making it an essential tool in any kitchen.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Beautiful and functional knife

"Like how it feels in my hand not as bulky as my other chefs knife. Cuts beautifully. Just nervous about keeping it sharp"

— Joyce D. (5/5)

"Good knife. Good balance and weight. However, it was not very sharp upon srrival. Second Messermeister I’ve recived that needed to be sharpened. While it only took a few minutes to put a very sharp, for what they cost they should come razor sharp"

— Lloyd (3/5)

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"What an amazing gift to one of my clients after completing their restaurant build. Thanks so much for the amazing knife."

— Brad B. (5/5)

Great knife

"Love the fit, finish and serviceability. Great knife."

— Jeff C. (5/5)

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