• PrimeCut 8-inch Damascus chef knife leaning against its black The Blade Craft presentation box
  • PrimeCut 8-inch Damascus chef knife with wooden handle, full view on a white background
  • Close-up of the PrimeCut chef knife wooden handle and stainless bolster
  • PrimeCut Damascus chef knife, angled view showing the layered steel pattern
  • Close-up of the PrimeCut Damascus chef knife blade and 224-layer pattern
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The Blade Craft

PrimeCut 8" Damascus Chef Knife

PrimeCut 8" Damascus Chef Knife

£98.00 GBP
£98.00 GBP
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  • 224-Layer Damascus
  • 56+ HRC Hardness
  • Full-Tang Build
  • Lifetime Guarantee

  • 224-Layer Damascus Steel Blade:
    Forged from AISI 5160 and AISI 4340 steels, heat-treated to 1550°F, oil-quenched, and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 56+ HRC for enduring sharpness.

  • Versatile Chef Knife Design:
    8-inch blade length with 2.8 mm thickness—perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing across meats, vegetables, herbs, and more.

  • Curved Blade Profile:
    Allows for a rocking motion to make repetitive cutting tasks smoother.

  • Ergonomic Wooden Handle:
    5.16 inches long, crafted for comfort and control, offering a secure grip even during extended use.

  • Full Tang Construction:
    Ensures superior balance and strength from blade tip to handle end.

  • Ideal For:
    Daily prep tasks—from cutting meats to chopping vegetables and mincing herbs—this is your go-to blade for versatile cooking.

The PrimeCut chef knife is our recommended first knife for most home cooks: an 8-inch blade, the length that suits the widest range of hands and boards, with a curved profile for a smooth rocking cut. It slices meat, chops vegetables, dices herbs and minces garlic, and at 13.16 inches overall it fits a standard knife block.

Hand-forged from 224 layers of Damascus steel, AISI 5160 high-carbon spring steel folded with AISI 4340 nickel alloy, for a blade that takes a keen edge and keeps it. The 2.8 mm spine gives stability without bulk, and the 5.16-inch wooden handle is fixed with polished rivets and a stainless bolster for balance and a secure grip.

Specifications

Blade length 8 in (20.3 cm)
Overall length 13.16 in (33.4 cm)
Blade thickness 2.8 mm
Steel 224-layer Damascus (AISI 5160 high-carbon spring steel + AISI 4340 nickel alloy)
Handle Wood, 5.16 in, polished rivets, stainless bolster, full tang
Series PrimeCut

Care and delivery

Hand wash and dry straight after use; never put a Damascus knife in the dishwasher. Hone on a ceramic rod every few uses and sharpen on a whetstone every two to four months. Every knife arrives in a black presentation box, is covered by our lifetime guarantee, and is dispatched from Bolton, UK within 24 to 48 hours by DHL with age-checked delivery (18+) to the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatched from Bolton, UK within 24–48 hours by DHL, with age-checked delivery (18+) to the UK, USA, Canada and Europe. Free UK delivery over £155. Returns accepted within 14 days, unused and in the original presentation box. Covered by our lifetime guarantee against manufacturing faults.

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Precision Heat Treatment

Tempered for optimal hardness and lasting edge retention.

Balanced for Control

Engineered for a true pinch-grip balance point.

Durable Full Tang

One piece of steel from blade tip to handle base.

Impact-Ready Build

Crafted to withstand heavy-duty kitchen work.

Features & Benefits

Made to be used, built to last

Fully forged Damascus blade

Fully Forged

Hammer-forged from 224 layers for a stronger, longer-lasting blade.

Full tang construction

Full Tang

The steel runs the full length of the handle for balance and strength.

Razor sharp edge

Razor Sharp

Finished at a fine edge angle, sharp from the box and easy to maintain.

The dimensions

Every measurement, considered

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The difference

The Blade Craft vs. the rest

The Blade CraftMass-market brand
Hand-forged Damascus steel✓✗
224 forged layers✓✗
Full-tang construction✓✗
Stated hardness (56+ HRC)✓✗
Lifetime guarantee✓✗
Dispatched from the UK✓✗