{"product_id":"damascus-steel-chef-knife-13-inch-wood-handle-oil-tempered-hrc-58-60","title":"Damascus Steel Chef Knife 13\" – Wood Handle, Oil Tempered HRC 58-60 | DRSKNIVES HUB","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDamascus Steel Chef Knife 13\" – Wood Handle, Oil Tempered HRC 58-60\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil tempering is a traditional heat treatment process that produces a blade with exceptional toughness and edge retention — the steel is heated to critical temperature, then quenched in oil rather than water, producing a more controlled cooling process that reduces internal stress and delivers a blade that is both hard and tough. This \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade 13-inch Damascus chef knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is oil tempered to HRC 58-60 — the hardness range used by premium Japanese kitchen knives — for an edge that stays sharp through demanding professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7.25-inch blade is ground to a 20-degree edge angle — the standard for professional Western chef knives — delivering a razor-sharp edge that handles the full range of kitchen prep tasks with precision and authority. The natural wood handle provides a warm, comfortable grip that improves with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel — hand-forged high-carbon construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil tempered — traditional process for toughness and edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 58-60 — professional-grade edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 degrees — professional Western standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Oil Tempering?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil tempering produces a blade that is both harder and tougher than water-quenched alternatives. The slower, more controlled cooling process reduces internal stress in the steel, producing a blade that holds a sharp edge longer and is more resistant to chipping under hard use. It is the traditional heat treatment method used by master bladesmiths for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handmade 13-inch Damascus steel chef knife is oil tempered to HRC 58-60 for exceptional edge retention, features a 7.25-inch blade ground to a 20-degree edge, and a natural wood handle. A professional-grade kitchen knife for serious home cooks and professional chefs who demand the best edge retention from a Damascus blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply food-safe mineral oil to the blade and handle periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone at 20 degrees to maintain the factory edge angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a knife block or with a blade guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-kitchen-knives-collection\"\u003eChef \u0026amp; Kitchen Knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knife-sets-collection\"\u003eDamascus Chef Knife Sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRSKNIVES HUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50188169281850,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5247\/8778\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9c1c51e7-82fb-4e42-8e52-91fc8b0fbe00.jpg?v=1730841333","url":"https:\/\/drskniveshub.com\/products\/damascus-steel-chef-knife-13-inch-wood-handle-oil-tempered-hrc-58-60","provider":"DRSKNIVES HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}