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Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8"

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Size: 8"


Features

  • Crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention; features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish
  • Rockwell Hardness 61; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12
  • Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets and end cap
  • Blade Length: 8" (200mm), Blade Height: 1.75", Overall Length: 13.4", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm, Weight: 7.9 oz. (225g)
  • All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty

Description

Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products, handcrafted in Seki City, Japan. The Enso HD Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products. Enso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. Every blade is heat treated to a 61 on the Rockwell scale and are hand ground to approximately 12° cutting angle with a hammered or sashimi finish. All Enso HD knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets, bolster and end cap. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability and balance. Features a double bevel (50/50) edge for right or left-handed use, with a machine-pressed blade kanji. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are Enso which means Harmony in Japanese. The last three characters are Nippon Sei, which means Made In Japan. Enso knives are made in Seki City, Japan, one of the most popular and renowned sword-making cities in Japan. Seki is a city that is rich with history and cultural tradition. It is said that the incredible quality of knives that are produced in Seki City is founded in the technology and beliefs of the ancient Seki sword smiths. Today's Seki knifemakers combine knowledge, craft and tradition to develop the highest quality knives from the ground up, designed to fit a variety of purposes and lifestyles.

Blade Material: VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel


Brand: Enso


Color: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more


Handle Material: Micarta


Blade Edge: Plain


Brand Name: Enso


Manufacturer: Enso


Model Number: 35600


Manufacturer Part Number: メーカー型番


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer Warranty Description: Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects


Blade Edge: Plain


Construction Type: Forged


Blade Material Type: VG10 Damascus Stainless Steel


Handle Material: Micarta


Material Type: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel. Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle. Made in Japan.


BladeLength: 8 inches


Item Weight: 8.32 ounces


Item Length: 13.38 inches


Size: 8"


Color: 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan.


Blade Color: Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel


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    • Absolutely beautiful japanese craftsmanship!
Size: 8"
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So normally this knife sells for $150. When I saw that it was 33% off for under $100, I had to pull the trigger! The packaging was a little basic compared to some other knives I've bought so I just recycled it. I polished the blade right out of the box up to a Shapton 12,000 grit ceramic whetstone. I stropped it on a 1 micro diamond compound leather strop to a mirror shine. It's first test was Christmas dinner prep. The very first slice met Zero resistance! As I kept slicing and chopping, I started getting nervous. It glided through even hard root vegetables like it wasnt even there. It is the sharpest blade I've ever used and I grew up in a restaurant kitchen! I know it was overkill on how much I sharpened it but I catch and cut a lot of fish so I need it sashimi sharp. I have somewhat smaller hands but the handle felt very comfortable even after a couple of hours of use. I was a little concerned about the bolster being too thick for a pinch grip but it wasn't an issue and felt natural. VG10 isn't the best steel but for every day home cooks, it comes at a great price point. I haven't had it long enough to test the edge retention but I'm very confident that I can bring it back to a Crazy level of sharpness easily. I'm now seriously thinking about getting the same nakiri version. I absolutely love this knife and now it's a very shiny jewel on my magnetic knife block. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024 by William C.
    • Melts everything like butter
Size: 8"
This knife is amazing! Hands down, the best knife that I’ve handled in all my years of cooking. I am a simple, at home chef and this is almost too perfect for my prep, and additional everyday use. Beautiful craftsmanship, perfect weight, razor sharp. You can see the hammered top half ( which is extremely impressive as it separates meat/veg from the knife as you cut) and then the bottom half has damascus running through it, it’s just impressive. Cannot go wrong. It is a little costly, at $150.00 per knife, but you get what you pay for. It’s a great, solid knife. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in need of a knife. It makes you even more excited to get in the kitchen. That is how you know it’s a lovely piece. (wish I could get the set, but it’s $1000.. still gorgeous, just not in my budget) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025 by Rooplal
    • Enso knives are wonderful
Size: 8"
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I Love Enso/Yaxall knives. Japanese form, function, and manufacturing tradition perfected and on display in my kitchen courtesy of Amazon and cutlery and more. Thanks guys. Now people, If you are looking for the best chefs knife (GYUTO) for the money in all the world, look no further, you have found it. Now buy it. Then unbox it, Marvel at the purity of it's beauty, fit and finish. Then use it, Love how it fits your hand, accentuates your movements and reduces effort with its timeless design, and razor sharp edge. Then come to the realization that you are participating in 600 years of culinary cutlery history just by using this knife made in the city of knives, Seki city in Gifu prefecture, Japan. Know that its made with performance in mind and passion in heart, Know that in buying this particular knife you made the right decision. Okay but for realz tho it cuts mad good and is cray sharp. Get you one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019 by SinSear001
    • Sharp as heck
Size: 8"
Nicely crafted Damascus style blade for a good price. Cuts extremely fine and so sharp it is easy to control.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025 by Jack Benny
    • Sharp
Size: 8"
Review Image by Matt V.
Wow, I can just draw on meat with the knife tip! This thing is incredibly sharp and it feels stellar to use, even weight distribution. Looks pristine, feels of the highest quality. I plan on keeping this a long time this is not a knife you want to cut yourself on. Never met a samurai but I’m scared to if their blades are this incredibly sharp! 100/100. Not a single thing I don’t like about it in hand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023 by Matt V.
    • Razor-sharp slicer with a slippery side
Size: 8"
The Enso Chef’s Knife from the HD Series really delivers when it comes to performance. It’s not just sharp - it’s scary sharp. The blade profile and grind allow it to hold a razor edge that makes cutting feel almost effortless. I’m not talking about the usual tomato test here. This thing will do a clean push cut through standing paper without any sawing - just drop it and the blade’s own weight does the work. It’s that dialed in. The edge retention has also been excellent. I’ve used it regularly for about three months now, and it still slices through proteins and produce like it’s fresh from the box. The steel is clearly hardened well, with no signs of microchipping or dulling so far. But the handle... that’s where things take a slight turn. It’s rounded and smooth, and while it looks sleek, it’s not the most practical when your hands are wet or slick from food prep. A handle with more definition or some flat edges would’ve gone a long way in providing better control and safety. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s something to be aware of if you work quickly or with wet ingredients. Overall, a beautifully crafted blade that’s incredibly capable in the kitchen—just be mindful of that handle if you’re doing long prep sessions or have smaller hands. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2025 by Home Chef
    • True and solid Japanese chef knife for the money
Size: 8"
A true form Japanese blade forged and made in Japan (unlike some other brands advertising chef knives) Beautiful detail and fairly balanced. It feels relatively heavy in comparison to any cheap knife, but it’s heft and weight help in cutting. Sometimes you can hear the hardness make the blade ring! Have had it exactly for a year (2019-2020) and it has been a joy to own. I thought of buying another Japanese knife, but thinking I may buy something different altogether from Sinkei, Japan directly. Great value and a gorgeous gift for the serious cook in your family. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020 by Chakris K.
    • Beautiful design, strong blade, exceptionally sharp.
Size: 8"
My third Esno knife. Beautiful design, strong blade, exceptionally sharp out of the box. It's held a sharp edge for over a year with a decent amount of use. Ergonomics are great and the knife is well balanced. I think I prefer the handle material finish of comparable shun/miyabi knives, but nothing to complain about. Would highly recommend this or the Enso Nakiri. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025 by Sammy

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