VG-10 stainless steel
The edge is built around a published VG-10 cutting core rather than an unspecified generic steel.
An 8-inch VG-10 chef knife with a distinctive Damascus-style patterned finish for everyday chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, and boneless protein preparation.
8" Damascus Steel Chef Knife | Japanese VG-10 Steel
The 198g blade combines a VG-10 cutting core, double-beveled edge, full-tang construction, and solidified wood-and-blue-resin handle for versatile daily use.
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8" Damascus Steel Chef Knife | Japanese VG-10 Steel
Sale price$ 150.00
Regular price$ 250.00
VG-10 core, patterned finish, everyday profile
An 8-Inch Chef Knife Built for Daily Prep
The Yakushi Damascus Chef Knife combines an 8-inch / 20.32 cm all-purpose chef profile with a VG-10 stainless cutting core, Damascus-style flowing patterned finish, 198g weight, double-bevel edge, full-tang construction, and solidified wood-and-blue-resin handle.
Know what you are buying
VG-10 Cutting Core + Damascus-Style Patterned Finish
The useful distinction on this model is between the cutting core and the visible finish. The current product specification publishes VG-10 stainless steel at the cutting core and a Damascus-style flowing pattern on the blade surface.
Damascus-style flowing pattern
The current PDP describes the visible finish as Damascus-style. This guide does not convert that into an unsupported 67-layer or hand-forged claim.
Double-bevel chef profile
The symmetrical edge is suitable for either hand and the all-purpose curve supports chopping, slicing, mincing, and gentle rocking.
Transparency note: this product page does not publish a Damascus layer count or claim individual forging by a named traditional Japanese blacksmith. The branded content keeps that distinction intact.
A primary kitchen knife
Best Uses & What to Keep Away from the Edge
Core everyday preparation
- Vegetables and fruit
- Herbs, garlic, and aromatics
- Boneless meat and poultry
- Cooked proteins
- Fish fillets
- Chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, gentle rocking, and draw cuts
Hard impact and damaging surfaces
- Bones
- Frozen food
- Hard pits and shells
- Glass, stone, ceramic, or metal boards
- Twisting or prying
- Scraping the cutting edge sideways across the board
Choose by material and profile
Classic Chef Knife vs. Damascus Chef Knife vs. Butcher Knife
Classic Chef Knife
High-carbon stainless steel with a curved all-purpose profile for familiar everyday preparation.
View the Classic Chef KnifeDamascus Chef Knife
VG-10 cutting core, 198g weight, and Damascus-style flowing finish for cooks who want the same broad chef-knife role with a more distinctive visual treatment.
Butcher Knife
A substantially heavier Serbian-style profile for BBQ prep, dense produce, poultry joints, and boneless meat rather than everyday chef-knife agility.
View the Butcher KnifeSame knife, different quantity
Choose One, Two, or Three Identical Chef Knives
The selector changes quantity, not blade type. Every option contains the same 8-inch Damascus-style VG-10 chef knife.
One primary chef knife
The practical choice when you need one versatile knife for your own kitchen.
Gift or second workstation
Useful for two cooks, two prep stations, or one knife to keep and one to give.
Multiple identical knives
Best for buyers intentionally equipping multiple kitchens or gifting the same profile to several recipients.
What comes with the knife: a protective sheath is not included. If you want covered-edge storage, purchase a compatible sheath separately or use a knife block or safe magnetic rack.
Protect the VG-10 edge
Simple Care for Everyday Use
Hand-wash with mild dish soap and dry the knife immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store the edge where it cannot strike other utensils. When sharpening is needed, maintain the existing double-bevel geometry with an appropriate whetstone, guided sharpener, or qualified service.
Build Around Your Damascus Chef Knife
Continue into the most relevant Yakushi collections and guides for deeper steel, shape, care, storage, and sharpening decisions.
Useful independent references
VG-10 Background & Cutting-Board Safety
Quick answers
Damascus Chef Knife FAQs
What steel is used at the cutting core?
The current product specification identifies VG-10 stainless steel at the cutting core.
Is this a 67-layer Damascus knife?
The current PDP does not publish a 67-layer construction. It describes the blade finish as a Damascus-style flowing pattern, so this guide does not invent a layer count.
How long and heavy is the knife?
The blade is 8 inches / 20.32 cm long and the current product specification lists the knife at 198g.
Can left-handed cooks use it?
Yes. The knife uses a symmetrical double-bevel edge and is listed as suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks.
What can I cut with this chef knife?
Use it for vegetables, fruit, herbs, aromatics, boneless meat and poultry, cooked proteins, fish fillets, and everyday chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, gentle rocking, and controlled draw cuts.
Can it cut bones, frozen food, or hard shells?
No. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, shells, hard surfaces, twisting, prying, and other impact or lateral-force tasks.
Is a protective sheath included?
No. The current product specification explicitly says a sheath is not included. Use a compatible sheath purchased separately, a knife block, or a safe magnetic rack.
What do the Set of 2 and Set of 3 options contain?
They contain two or three identical versions of the same 8-inch chef knife. They are quantity bundles, not mixed knife sets.
How should I clean and sharpen it?
Hand-wash with mild dish soap, dry immediately, use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board, and preserve the existing double-bevel geometry with an appropriate sharpening method.
Choose it when you want VG-10 everyday versatility with a distinctive patterned finish
The 8-inch Damascus Chef Knife is the visual step up from a straightforward workhorse while keeping the familiar chef-knife role: vegetables, herbs, fruit, boneless proteins, chopping, slicing, mincing, and controlled daily prep.
DISTINCTIVE STYLE, EVERYDAY CONTROL
One Versatile Blade for Daily Prep
From chopping vegetables and mincing herbs to slicing fruit and portioning boneless proteins, the 8-inch profile handles the core cutting tasks most home cooks perform every day while bringing a distinctive patterned finish to the cutting board.
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE BUYING
Why Choose the Yakushi Damascus Steel Chef Knife?
This Yakushi chef knife pairs a versatile 8-inch profile with a VG-10 cutting core and distinctive Damascus-style patterned finish. It is designed as an everyday primary knife for cooks who value practical performance and visual character.
Versatile 8-Inch Blade
The all-purpose length provides useful reach for larger ingredients while remaining manageable for herbs, garlic, fruit, and detailed work.
VG-10 Cutting Core
The stainless-steel cutting core supports useful everyday edge performance with simpler care than a fully reactive carbon-steel blade.
Manageable 198g Weight
The knife has a substantial but manageable feel suited to routine chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, and boneless protein preparation.
Full Tang and Double Bevel
Full-tang construction and a symmetrical double-beveled edge provide familiar handling for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.
CHOOSE YOUR QUANTITY
Which Set Is Right for You?
Set of 1
Choose one knife when you want a versatile everyday chef knife for your own kitchen.
Set of 2
Choose two for gifting, a second cook, or separate preparation areas while keeping the same familiar knife profile.
Set of 3
Choose three when outfitting multiple kitchens or purchasing matching knives as gifts.
COMPARE THE BLADE TYPES
Which Yakushi Knife Fits Your Kitchen?
Classic Chef Knife
A straightforward high-carbon stainless-steel workhorse with a curved all-purpose profile for familiar everyday preparation.
PATTERNED CHOICE
Damascus Chef Knife
An 8-inch VG-10 core blade for cooks who want versatile chef-knife handling with a distinctive Damascus-style patterned finish.
Butcher Knife
A broader, heavier profile intended for substantial meat preparation, poultry breakdown, dense produce, and controlled heavy chopping.
Best Uses
Vegetables, fruit, herbs, aromatics, boneless meat and poultry, cooked proteins, fish fillets, and everyday meal preparation.
What to Avoid
Do not use it on bones, frozen food, hard pits, shells, glass, stone, ceramic, or metal. Avoid twisting, prying, and scraping with the edge.
Care and Storage
Hand-wash and dry immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store the edge in a sheath, knife block, or safe magnetic rack.
CONSTRUCTION, SET OPTIONS & CARE
Damascus Chef Knife FAQs
Clear answers about the patterned blade, available set quantities, suitable cutting tasks, double-beveled edge, and proper care.
What does the Damascus-style finish mean on this knife?
The knife combines a VG-10 cutting core with a distinctive flowing patterned finish commonly associated with Damascus-style kitchen knives. We do not present it as an individually forged artisan blade made by a named traditional Japanese blacksmith.
What is included with each set option?
The Set of 1 includes one identical 8-inch chef knife, the Set of 2 includes two, and the Set of 3 includes three. A protective sheath is not included.
What can I cut with this chef knife?
Use it for vegetables, fruit, herbs, aromatics, boneless meat and poultry, cooked proteins, fish fillets, and everyday meal preparation. Its symmetrical double-beveled edge is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, shells, and other high-impact materials.
How should I care for and sharpen this knife?
Hand-wash the knife with mild dish soap and dry it immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store the edge safely. Sharpen the double-beveled edge with an appropriate whetstone, quality guided sharpener, or professional service when needed. Avoid dishwashers, glass, stone, ceramic, twisting, prying, and scraping with the cutting edge.
