Tidal Blue 5" Damascus Utility Knife — Real Forged, 10Cr15CoMoV Core

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Real forged Damascus. Not laser-etched. The Tidal Blue 5" Utility 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 blue-burl resin handle, riveted through. Hand-wash only. Backed by our 2-Year Epicurean Promise.

What this knife is for

The 5-inch utility knife is the "medium-size" bridge between paring (too small) and chef's (too big). It's the knife you'll grab for the small daily tasks that don't need a whole chef's knife but are awkward with a paring knife.

• Slicing sandwich meats and cheese. Ham, salami, cheddar — the 5" blade is the ideal length for a sandwich station.
• Trimming vegetables. Bell peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms — quick work without the size and weight of a chef's knife.
• Slicing fruit for salads or platters. Strawberries, apples, kiwi.
• Chopping small onions and shallots. When you only need half an onion, the utility knife is faster than dragging out the chef's knife.
• Portioning small proteins. Chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks that need slicing after resting.

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

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

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 — real forged Damascus, 67 total layers, 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core, HRC 60–62:

• 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. 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.