{"product_id":"damascus-steel-chef-knife-9-inch-pakka-rosewood-handle-hrc-50-57","title":"Damascus Steel Chef Knife 9\" – Pakka Wood \u0026 Rosewood Handle, HRC 50-57","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDamascus Steel Chef Knife 9\" – Pakka Wood \u0026amp; Rosewood Handle, HRC 50-57\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot every great kitchen knife needs to be 13 inches. This \u003cstrong\u003ecustom handmade 9-inch Damascus chef knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the cook who wants a Damascus blade in a compact, highly maneuverable length — perfect for precision work, smaller kitchens, and cooks who prefer a lighter knife that still delivers the edge retention and visual impact of a hand-forged Damascus blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pakka wood and rosewood handle combination delivers both durability and warmth — Pakka wood is a stabilized wood composite that is moisture-resistant and dimensionally stable, while rosewood adds rich, warm color and a tight grain that feels premium in hand. Heat-treated to HRC 50-57 for a balance of sharpness and toughness suited to everyday kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakka wood \u0026amp; rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 50-57 — balanced sharpness and toughness for everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy HRC 50-57 for an Everyday Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHRC 50-57 is the hardness range used by most Western kitchen knives — softer than premium Japanese knives but more forgiving of the occasional rough treatment that everyday kitchen use involves. At this hardness, the blade is easier to sharpen, more resistant to chipping, and well-suited to the full range of daily kitchen tasks without requiring the careful handling that harder blades demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis custom handmade 9-inch Damascus steel chef knife features a 5-inch blade heat-treated to HRC 50-57, a Pakka wood and rosewood handle, and a genuine leather sheath. A compact, highly maneuverable Damascus chef knife for everyday kitchen use. Ideal for precision work, smaller kitchens, and cooks who want a Damascus blade in a practical, everyday-friendly length.\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\u003eStore in the included leather sheath or a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone or honing rod to maintain the edge\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":50188184355130,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5247\/8778\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_15f39411-7fab-48a5-811d-ceaeca75af08.jpg?v=1730841506","url":"https:\/\/drskniveshub.com\/products\/damascus-steel-chef-knife-9-inch-pakka-rosewood-handle-hrc-50-57","provider":"DRSKNIVES HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}