Hand Forged Damascus Steel Chef Knife – 17.5" Antler Horn Handle, Oil Tempered HRC 58-60

Eleven and a half inches of hand-forged Damascus steel blade — this is not a kitchen knife, it is a culinary statement. This hand forged Damascus steel chef knife with a genuine antler horn handle is built for the professional chef or serious home cook who demands the absolute best in blade length, edge retention, and visual impact. Oil tempered to HRC 58–60 and sharpened to a razor-sharp 20-degree edge, this knife performs as impressively as it looks.

Blade Specifications

• Overall Length: 17.5 inches
• Blade Length: 11.5 inches — exceptional reach for large cuts
• Handle Length: 6 inches — full, comfortable grip
• Blade Material: Damascus steel — hand forged, multi-layer high-carbon construction
• Edge Angle: Sharpened at 20 degrees — razor-sharp precision edge
• Heat Treatment: Oil tempered to HRC 58–60 — exceptional hardness and edge retention
• Handle Material: Genuine antler horn — naturally shed, unique, warm grip

Oil Tempered to HRC 58–60

Oil tempering is a traditional heat treatment process that produces a blade with exceptional toughness and edge retention. At HRC 58–60, this blade is hard enough to hold a razor-sharp edge through demanding kitchen use while remaining tough enough to resist chipping. It is the hardness range used by premium Japanese and Western chef knives.

11.5-Inch Blade

The 11.5-inch blade gives you the reach to slice through large roasts, whole fish, and oversized vegetables in a single, clean stroke. It is the blade length chosen by professional chefs who work with large cuts and need maximum efficiency at the cutting board.

Perfect For

• Professional chefs who want a premium, large Damascus chef knife
• Serious home cooks who want the best blade length for large cuts
• Knife collectors who appreciate antler horn handles and Damascus craftsmanship
• Premium gifting for culinary enthusiasts and collectors

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only — never dishwasher
• Dry immediately and apply food-safe oil after each use
• Oil the antler horn handle periodically
• Sharpen with a whetstone — maintain the 20-degree edge angle

FAQ

What does HRC 58–60 mean?

HRC is the Rockwell hardness scale for steel. 58–60 is the hardness range used by premium chef knives — hard enough for exceptional edge retention, tough enough to resist chipping.

Is the antler horn real?

Yes — genuine naturally shed antler horn is used for the handle. Each piece is unique.

What is the edge angle?

20 degrees — a razor-sharp edge angle that balances sharpness with durability for kitchen use.

Each knife is individually hand forged — the Damascus pattern and antler horn make every piece completely unique.