VG-10 stainless steel
The VG-10 stainless-steel cutting core supports versatile everyday chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing.
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 Yakushi™ Damascus Chef Knife is an 8-inch, 198g all-purpose knife with a VG-10 cutting core, Damascus-style patterned finish, full-tang construction, double-bevel edge and solidified wood-and-blue-resin handle—built for versatile everyday preparation.
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8" Damascus Steel Chef Knife | Japanese VG-10 Steel
Sale price$ 150.00
Regular price$ 250.00
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See the Damascus Chef Knife Up Close
Watch a 30-second unboxing and close-up of the 8-inch blade, Damascus-style patterned finish, and distinctive solidified wood-and-blue-resin handle.
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
This knife pairs a VG-10 stainless-steel cutting core with a flowing Damascus-style blade finish, combining versatile everyday performance with distinctive visual character.
Damascus-style flowing pattern
The flowing Damascus-style pattern gives the blade a distinctive, refined appearance that stands out on the cutting board.
Double-bevel chef profile
The symmetrical edge is suitable for either hand and the all-purpose curve supports chopping, slicing, mincing, and gentle rocking.
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
The Yakushi™ Damascus Chef Knife pairs a VG-10 cutting core and 198g weight with a Damascus-style flowing finish for cooks who want everyday versatility with more distinctive visual character.
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 knife uses a VG-10 stainless-steel cutting core.
Is this a 67-layer Damascus knife?
This model combines a VG-10 stainless-steel cutting core with a Damascus-style flowing pattern on the blade surface. A specific layer count is not listed for this knife.
How long and heavy is the knife?
The blade is 8 inches / 20.32 cm long, and the knife weighs 198g.
Can left-handed cooks use it?
Yes. Its symmetrical double-bevel edge is 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. A protective 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 Yakushi™ 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.
