Tidal Black 8" Damascus Chef Knife — Real Forged, 10Cr15CoMoV Core

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Black 8" Chef's 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 8-inch chef's knife is the most-used knife in any kitchen. This one blade handles 80% of your daily prep — the workhorse you'll grab for onions, garlic, herbs, meat prep, and every general-purpose chopping and slicing task.

• Onion, garlic, ginger, herbs. Rock-chopping technique — the belly of the blade lets you dice, mince, and chiffonade fast.
• Butchering roasts and whole chicken. Enough length to break down a large cut, enough weight to power through a chicken carcass at the joints (not the bones).
• Slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers. The sharp 15° edge slices without crushing.
• Chopping hard root vegetables. Butternut squash cubes, carrot rounds, potato dices.
• Julienning and dicing bulk veg. The 8" length lets you produce a full mise en place in a fraction of the time smaller blades take.

If you own only one high-end knife, it's this one. Every other blade is a specialist that complements the chef's knife.

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.
2. Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath.
3. Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food.
4. Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Takes 10 seconds.
5. Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year.

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 — same real forged Damascus construction:

• Tidal Blue 8pc — $325
• Tidal Black 8pc — $325
• Tidal Red 8pc — $325

Ships free anywhere in the United States

Every US order ships free, dispatched in 1-3 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.