Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife
Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife

Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife

FS-1846

Regular price $109.99
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Named after Kodiak Island in Alaska, both for its rugged looks and excellent build quality. The Kodiak 8” Chef Knife is the perfect addition to your kitchen knife collection. It has a deep 2” blade that protects your fingers and knuckles while using the knife and allows you to grip the knife in different ways. 

Handmade of San Mai Steel, this chef knife is meant to be used. San Mai Steel comes from Japanese bladesmiths who would weld multiple steels together to create a strong, yet supple blade. The center of the blade is made of high-carbon D2 steel and is sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. D2 steel is your cutting surface and the two layers of stainless steel act as a protective barrier to the carbon layer. As carbon steel is prone to rust if not dried and oiled, the stainless steel helps protect this layer of steel from potential rust. Perfect for a kitchen knife that needs to be very sharp but isn’t so painstakingly difficult to maintain as a full carbon knife.

Kodiak 8" San Mai Chef Knife Specifications
  • Overall Length: 12"
  • Handle Length: 4"
  • Blade Length: 8"
  • Blade Material: San Mai Steel (D2 high-carbon steel, sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel)
  • Blade thickness: 2.5mm
  • Grind: Flat
  • Handle Material: Tali Wood
  • Includes a wood presentation box

Please note: Each knife is handmade from natural materials. There will be some variation in color, metal pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance.

Care Instructions

D2 steel is a high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Do not put in dishwasher. Hand wash only with soap and hot water. Dry completely before oiling.

Customer Reviews

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Conrad Witalis
Perfect!

I own several high-end chef knives...but I'm not a professional chef. This knife is now my go-to knife. It's sharpness, handling, and quite frankly, it's character make it a pleasure to use. I highly recommend (stepping up your game) going to this knife. You will not be disappointed.

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Travis Crump
Great kitchen knife!

I’m bought this knife for my wife and to be honest, when it first came in I was a little disappointed with the weight. I like a heavy knife and this is a much lighter knife than I use. I got put in my place quickly when my wife started using it and fell in love with it! She says it is perfect for her since her hand doesn’t get fatigued when cutting and chopping a lot of ingredients. It’s a good looking knife and so far holds it’s edge well.

Why Forseti Steel?

Each Knife is Unique

All of our knives are made by hand and crafted one at a time. That is why no two knives are the same. The knife you receive will be similar to what you see on our site, but will be unique based on the natural materials used and individual craftsman that built the knife. 

Testimonials

Beautiful, true Damascus steel knives. They set the table with elegance and class.

Jon Groves

Love this knife! Compact design, nice grip, feels comfortable in your hand--very sharp blade! As a side for the ladies--it fits in the smallest of bags. You won't be disappointed if you buy it!

Lisa I.

Customer Reviews

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Conrad Witalis
Perfect!

I own several high-end chef knives...but I'm not a professional chef. This knife is now my go-to knife. It's sharpness, handling, and quite frankly, it's character make it a pleasure to use. I highly recommend (stepping up your game) going to this knife. You will not be disappointed.

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Travis Crump
Great kitchen knife!

I’m bought this knife for my wife and to be honest, when it first came in I was a little disappointed with the weight. I like a heavy knife and this is a much lighter knife than I use. I got put in my place quickly when my wife started using it and fell in love with it! She says it is perfect for her since her hand doesn’t get fatigued when cutting and chopping a lot of ingredients. It’s a good looking knife and so far holds it’s edge well.