{"product_id":"damascus-steel-chef-knife-17-5-inch-antler-horn-handle-hrc-58-60","title":"Damascus Steel Chef Knife 17.5\" – Antler Horn Handle, Oil Tempered HRC 58-60 | DRSKNIVES HUB","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDamascus Steel Chef Knife 17.5\" – Antler Horn Handle, Oil Tempered HRC 58-60\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 17.5 inches overall with an 11.5-inch blade, this is not a knife for the average kitchen drawer. This \u003cstrong\u003ehand-forged 17.5-inch Damascus chef knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a statement piece — a collector-grade kitchen knife that combines the reach of a professional slicing blade with the visual drama of an antler horn handle and the flowing patterns of an oil-tempered Damascus blade heat-treated to HRC 58-60.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntler horn is one of the most distinctive and sought-after handle materials in the world of handmade knives — naturally textured, warm in tone, and completely unique on every knife. No two antler horn handles are ever identical. Paired with a Damascus blade oil-tempered to HRC 58-60 for exceptional edge retention, this knife is as impressive in performance as it is in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antler horn — naturally unique on every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAntler Horn – A Handle Unlike Any Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntler horn is naturally textured, warm in tone, and completely unique — the natural curves, color variations, and surface texture of antler horn mean that no two handles are ever identical. It is dense, durable, and provides a secure grip that improves with use. As a handle material, it is as much a collector's material as it is a practical one — the kind of handle that makes people stop and look every time the knife comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hand-forged 17.5-inch Damascus steel chef knife features an 11.5-inch blade oil-tempered to HRC 58-60 for exceptional edge retention, a naturally unique antler horn handle, and a 20-degree precision edge. A collector-grade kitchen knife for professional chefs, serious home cooks, and Damascus knife collectors who want the most impressive blade in their collection.\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 periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of natural oil to the antler horn handle occasionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a knife block or display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone at 20 degrees to maintain the factory edge angle\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":50188145819962,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5247\/8778\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4ad09cb4-cc60-4906-9549-5c31d962fbfe.jpg?v=1730841125","url":"https:\/\/drskniveshub.com\/products\/damascus-steel-chef-knife-17-5-inch-antler-horn-handle-hrc-58-60","provider":"DRSKNIVES HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}