Tidal Black 6" Damascus Boning Knife — Real Forged, 10Cr15CoMoV Core

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Black 6" Boning Knife is built around a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting-core steel — the same alloy class as premium Japanese knife steels — wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60±2. Ergonomic black-burl resin handle, riveted through. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

What this knife is for

The 6-inch boning knife is a specialist blade. It's what you reach for when a chef's knife is too big and a paring knife is too small — the "in-between" that turns a whole chicken, a rack of lamb, or a fresh fish into portioned, prep-ready pieces.

• Deboning poultry and small game. The 6" length gives you enough reach to work around a whole chicken carcass without banging your hand into the cutting board.
• Trimming silverskin off pork tenderloin and beef roasts. The narrow blade slips under the silverskin cleanly without wasting meat.
• Filleting freshwater fish and small saltwater fish. Not a dedicated fillet knife (which is more flexible), but capable for trout, walleye, snapper.
• Portioning trimmed cuts. Cutting brisket into serving portions, breaking down a pork shoulder after cook.

What steel is this knife made from?

The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel — a high-carbon alloy in the same chemistry class as premium Japanese knife steels (roughly 1% carbon, 15% chromium, plus cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium). Cobalt is why this steel class holds an edge: it lets the blade be heat-treated to HRC 60±2 without becoming brittle. Cheaper Damascus knives using plain 9Cr18MoV or generic "high-carbon stainless" typically max out at HRC 56-58.

Full blade specifications

How to care for Damascus knives

1. Hand-wash only, dry immediately. Never dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent attacks the softer outer Damascus cladding and the tumbling cycle nicks the edge.
2. Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath. Loose in a drawer = dinged edge.
3. Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food — those chip a Damascus edge fast.
4. Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Realigns the edge micro-serrations. Takes 10 seconds.
5. Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year. The 10Cr15CoMoV core responds beautifully to a 1000/6000-grit stone.

The 2-Year Epicurean Promise

Every knife we sell is backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise. If a handle fails under normal residential kitchen use within 2 years, we cover the cost of that knife — replacement or refund, your choice. Send us one photo showing our logo and we'll make it right. No fine print, no receipts required, and no upsell for extended coverage — it's already included at the price on the tag. Read the full 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

Also in the Tidal Collection

Save with the full 8-piece sets — real forged Damascus, 67 total layers, 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core, HRC 60±2:

• Tidal Blue 8pc — $325 (cerulean burl)
• Tidal Black 8pc — $325 (deep black burl)
• Tidal Red 8pc — $325 (wine-red burl)

Ships free anywhere in the United States

Every US order ships free, dispatched in 1-3 business days. Standard delivery in 3-7 business days. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.

Author: Mike Kyle, Owner, The Epicurean Cook (596 Retail LLC). USPTO Reg. No. 8307059.