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The 8" Knife

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As featured in GQ, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and more. Our 8" Knife is constructed to perfection. With three layers of both high-carbon and corrosion-resistant stainless Japanese steel, it offers a unique blend of ultimate sharpnessand a low-maintenance personality, with a comfortable and attractive grip to boot.

 

NEW: Introducing Sage, our limited-edition collaboration with stylist Beverly Nguyen. 

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Specifications

  • Material

    Japanese high-carbon and stainless steel, with a matte and stain-resistant composite handle

  • Dimensions

    8" blade, 13.5" total length

  • Care

    Hand-wash recommended

"It rivaled my favorite Global in terms of performance, cutting through tomatoes like a hot knife through butter"
"Excellence they've got in spades: That knife boasts three layers of Japanese steel, which they source directly from Japan"
"Comfortable to hold, well-made, and impossibly sharp"

The perfect balance

Top-heavy knives cause hand-cramping. Our blade is a full tang: it extends into the handle, so weight is better distributed, and won’t break under pressure.

A knife is only as good as the precision of its cut. In pursuit of enduring sharpness, we were inspired by narrow-tipped Japanese knives and tested numerous angles before landing on a 13° edge.

At finishing, each knife is hand-polished, then heat-treated at 300°F before being cryogenically tempered at a well-beyond freezing -250°. This process alters the structure of the steel on a molecular level, making it harder, sharper, and more durable.

We integrated the classic oval shape of Japanese handles into our design, but used an innovative, stain-resistant composite material in a matte finish to make ours firm and slightly grippy, for safe and confident chopping.

The result? Just the right weight, just the right balance, and that perfect feels-just-right-in-your-hand sensation.

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Reviewed by Ginny Q.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Best knife I’ve ever owned

After using dull knives for the past year and a half I’d had enough and got influenced to buy this one from someone I follow on instagram. It did not disappoint! Sharp, cuts like a dream and so sleek and pretty. Best knife I’ve ever owned!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding knife

I received another Material knife as a gift a few months ago and loved it, but I also wanted something bigger for chopping and prep work. This knife is outstanding. Between the build quality and very nice edge, you won't be disappointed.

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Reviewed by Eric J.
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Rated 5 out of 5

8” knife

It is indeed 8 inches. Excellent edge, well balanced and lightweight.

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Reviewed by JB R.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Great knife

Had it for bit and love the knife. Great edge, weight, feel. Highly recommend.

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Rated 4 out of 5

Great knives

This knife is great. It's my second one. I love the look and feel of it.

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