ZUMA Black Forged Chef's Knife 8.25" (210mm)

The Zuma Black Forged 8.25" Chef’s Knife is handcrafted to deliver exceptional performance, balance, and feel. Forged from BG42 stainless tool steel for superior toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance, this knife features a hand-ground convex grind and distal taper for effortless cutting and control. Its Japanese gyuto-inspired profile offers a flatter edge for smooth push cutting, a 2" tall blade for ample knuckle clearance, and a subtle curve near the tip for versatile “rock and chop” motion. Finished with a durable black kurouchi finish, polished kasumi mid-blade, and a refined edge for excellent food release, it’s paired with an octagonal ebony handle that’s elegant, balanced, and comfortable. Designed and crafted for those who demand precision and beauty in every cut. Inspired by traditional Japanese knife making, but made in China, Zuma knives follow the same hammer-forging technique with hand-grinding and finishing for a exceptional cutting performance.

• Blade is hammer forged using American BG42 stainless steel, which is a high performance martensitic steel with a fine grain structure and great balance between toughness and hardness
• Thick spine (3.5mm) with distal taper, meaning that the blade starts out thick near the handle and gradually becomes thinner towards the tip
• Convex bevel and sharpening done by hand using traditional Japanese water grinding creates a knife geometry that feels sturdy yet glides effortlessly through all foods with minimial resistance
• Ebony wood octagonal handle with a permanent and seamless fit to the blade tang; Chamfered spine and choil makes for a very comfortable chef's pinch grip
• Blade height of 2" allows for knuckle clearance and the flatter gyuto edge profile makes full contact with the cutting board makes tap chopping easier; Full 8.25" blade length on the cutting edge
• Handcrafted in China; Please note that this knife is thinner behind the edge than most chef's knives, so care must be taken to not damage the cutting edge and always use an appropriate cutting surface such as wood or soft plastic (avoid acacia, bamboo, glass and metal)
• Edge Length: 8.25" (210mm), Blade Height: 2" (50mm), Handle Length: 5.3" (135mm), Overall Length: 14" (355mm), Spine Thickness: 3.3mm at Heel, Weight: 6.8 oz. (195g)