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 wrapped in 67 total layers of true forged Damascus cladding. Hardness rating: HRC 60–62. 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.
Blade steel and edge
The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV steel, hardened to HRC 60–62. The edge angle is 15° per side.
Full blade specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 8" (203mm approx.) |
| Blade type | Chef's Knife |
| Construction | Real forged (not laser-etched) |
| Layer count | 67 total layers (33 per side + 1 core) |
| Cutting core steel | 10Cr15CoMoV |
| Hardness | HRC 60–62 |
| Edge angle | 15° per side (30° inclusive) |
| Handle | Deep-black burl resin around real wood, riveted through |
| Care | Hand-wash only, dry immediately |
| Warranty | 2-Year Epicurean Promise — handles + edge chipping covered |
How to care for Damascus knives
- Hand-wash only, dry immediately. Never dishwasher.
- Store on a magnetic bar, in a wooden knife block, or in a blade sheath.
- Cut on wood or soft plastic. Never glass, ceramic, or stone. Never cut bones or frozen food.
- Hone before each use with a ceramic rod. Takes 10 seconds.
- Sharpen with a whetstone once or twice a year.
The 2-Year Epicurean Promise
For handle failures or blade edge chipping under normal residential kitchen use within two years, choose replacement of the affected knife or a pro-rata refund. Send one photo showing our logo. Read the full coverage terms and exclusions.
Also in the Tidal Collection
Save with the full 8-piece sets — same real forged Damascus construction:
Ships free anywhere in the United States
Every US order ships free. Standard orders are fulfilled automatically through Amazon MCF. Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days with Standard shipping. For Buy with Prime orders, refer to the delivery estimate shown for your address. 30-day return policy on unused product in original packaging.
Author: Mike Kyle, Owner, The Epicurean Cook (596 Retail LLC). USPTO Reg. No. 8307059.
Care Instructions
Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap. Never put Damascus knives in the dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store in the presentation box or on a magnetic strip. Hone regularly and sharpen with a whetstone as needed.
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