--- product_id: 280795883 title: "Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8\"" brand: "enso" price: "€ 470.04" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Enso" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/280795883-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered-damascus store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 8" VG10 Damascus blade 61 Rockwell Hardness for lasting sharpness Handcrafted in Seki, Japan Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" **Brand:** enso **Price:** € 470.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the blade that blends tradition and tech flawlessly. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" by enso - **How much does it cost?** € 470.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/280795883-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered-damascus) ## Best For - enso enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted enso brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Artisan Hammered Finish:** Tsuchime hammered texture reduces drag and adds a unique, eye-catching aesthetic to your kitchen arsenal. - • **Ergonomic Micarta Handle:** Triple-riveted black canvas micarta ensures a stable, balanced grip for hours of effortless prep. - • **Versatile Double-Bevel Edge:** Designed for both right and left-handed chefs, perfect for slicing, dicing, and rocking herbs. - • **Lifetime Warranty & Heritage:** Hand-forged in the legendary knife city of Seki, Japan, backed by a lifetime guarantee for true peace of mind. - • **Precision-Crafted VG10 Damascus:** 37-layer steel core for razor-sharp, durable edges that outlast the competition. ## Overview The Enso HD Series 8" Chef's Knife features a premium 37-layer VG10 Damascus steel blade with a Rockwell Hardness of 61°, delivering exceptional edge retention and precision. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, it boasts a hammered tsuchime finish and a durable, ergonomic black micarta handle with triple rivets. Its double-bevel edge suits both right and left-handed users, making it a versatile, professional-grade tool backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description The Enso HD Chef's Knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and more. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Enso handcrafts professional knives combining the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Enso continues to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, and to work on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty. Review: Après 4 ans d'utilisation - je suis satisfait de par son ergonomie qui rend ce couteau stable et équilibré en main. Sa finition damassé est aussi belle que tranchante. À ce propos, le tranchant de ce couteau possède la qualité des marques beaucoup plus chères. C'est un véritable morceau du made in Japan, dans le sens qu'il est bien conçu, d'une qualité évidente et classe, Mic. Review: Absolutely beautiful japanese craftsmanship! - So normally this knife sells for $150. When I saw that it was 33% off for under $100, I had to pull the trigger! The packaging was a little basic compared to some other knives I've bought so I just recycled it. I polished the blade right out of the box up to a Shapton 12,000 grit ceramic whetstone. I stropped it on a 1 micro diamond compound leather strop to a mirror shine. It's first test was Christmas dinner prep. The very first slice met Zero resistance! As I kept slicing and chopping, I started getting nervous. It glided through even hard root vegetables like it wasnt even there. It is the sharpest blade I've ever used and I grew up in a restaurant kitchen! I know it was overkill on how much I sharpened it but I catch and cut a lot of fish so I need it sashimi sharp. I have somewhat smaller hands but the handle felt very comfortable even after a couple of hours of use. I was a little concerned about the bolster being too thick for a pinch grip but it wasn't an issue and felt natural. VG10 isn't the best steel but for every day home cooks, it comes at a great price point. I haven't had it long enough to test the edge retention but I'm very confident that I can bring it back to a Crazy level of sharpness easily. I'm now seriously thinking about getting the same nakiri version. I absolutely love this knife and now it's a very shiny jewel on my magnetic knife block. ## Features - Crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention; features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish - Rockwell Hardness 61°; blades are hand-ground to approximately 12° - Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use; black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets and end cap - Blade Length: 8" (200mm), Blade Height: 1.75", Overall Length: 13.4", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm, Weight: 7.9 oz. (225g) - All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B017OIZ00U | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | 37-layer Stainless Damascus with VG10 core | | Blade edge | Plain | | Blade length | 8 Inches | | Blade material | 37-layer Stainless Damascus with VG10 core | | BladeLength | 8 Inches | | Brand | Enso | | Brand Name | Enso | | Color | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. | | Colour | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. Colour 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. See more | | Construction Type | Forged | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 498 Reviews | | Handle Material | Micarta | | Handle material | Micarta | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 8 Inches | | Item Weight | 0.52 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Enso | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade material:** 37-layer Stainless Damascus with VG10 core - **Brand:** Enso - **Colour:** 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel, Triple Rivet Black Micarta Handle, 61 Rockwell Hardness. Made in Seki, Japan. - **Handle material:** Micarta - **Blade edge:** Plain ## Images ![Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kieLy1YQL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How are the Enso knives compared to Shun knives?** A: shun has many different "lines" just as yaxell (the mfgr of enso) has many different "lines".Shun classics is closest to what this knife is like. It has more "layers", but after three it really doesn't matter. The enso has enough to make it functional and pretty, but not so many that it becomes a cost issue. Enso, which is really a Yaxell Zen, has a hammered finish which takes more workmanship and might be more functional to reduce sticking, however it also requires more care because those pits, if not cared for could conceivably allow bacteria to grow under certain conditions. Shun has hammered finishes on their "elite" and premier" lines, but not on their classic line. This knife is a much better value for the dollar than the Shun.They both use a core of VG10. At one time, shun was claiming VGmax on even their classics, but they have now been caught. And VG max is just a marketing name. It's a registered trademark, not another quality steel.The Enso has a much better handle than the shun classic. It is closer to what you'd find on thee better lines of shun, or, of course, onall of Yaxell's lines. It is more comfortable if you're cutting for hours. Shun classics are generally used by home cooks. Yaxells are generally used by professional cooks and chefs so if you're only cutting for short periods, the handle doesn't really matter that much.Enso's are a little heavier because of the handles. They are about the same thickness. The shapes of the blades are roughly similar and cutting angle is similar. BOTH are 50/50 bevel.There are plenty of other great knives at the same price point, but this is a bargain if you don't mind it being branded "enso" instead of yaxell. You should also consider Tojiro, Mcuesta ,yaxell zen and yaxell dragon. I'd take any of those over a shun classic, which I think is over priced, over rated and has a crummy handle. **Q: Where is this knife made and/or assembled?** A: Seki, Japan. This knife is made by the famous Yaxell company which makes some supurb professional quality knives. This one is very similar to a Yaxell Zen. **Q: What is the spine width in mm? Thx.** A: The Enso HD 8 and 10" Chef's Knives are both 2mm thick at the spine. **Q: Hi what is the length of the blade and the length of the handle thank you** A: The blade is 8 in, and handle is 5 in long. Knife is well made and very sharp. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Après 4 ans d'utilisation *by M***L on 26 September 2022* je suis satisfait de par son ergonomie qui rend ce couteau stable et équilibré en main. Sa finition damassé est aussi belle que tranchante. À ce propos, le tranchant de ce couteau possède la qualité des marques beaucoup plus chères. C'est un véritable morceau du made in Japan, dans le sens qu'il est bien conçu, d'une qualité évidente et classe, Mic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful japanese craftsmanship! *by W***. on 27 December 2024* So normally this knife sells for $150. When I saw that it was 33% off for under $100, I had to pull the trigger! The packaging was a little basic compared to some other knives I've bought so I just recycled it. I polished the blade right out of the box up to a Shapton 12,000 grit ceramic whetstone. I stropped it on a 1 micro diamond compound leather strop to a mirror shine. It's first test was Christmas dinner prep. The very first slice met Zero resistance! As I kept slicing and chopping, I started getting nervous. It glided through even hard root vegetables like it wasnt even there. It is the sharpest blade I've ever used and I grew up in a restaurant kitchen! I know it was overkill on how much I sharpened it but I catch and cut a lot of fish so I need it sashimi sharp. I have somewhat smaller hands but the handle felt very comfortable even after a couple of hours of use. I was a little concerned about the bolster being too thick for a pinch grip but it wasn't an issue and felt natural. VG10 isn't the best steel but for every day home cooks, it comes at a great price point. I haven't had it long enough to test the edge retention but I'm very confident that I can bring it back to a Crazy level of sharpness easily. I'm now seriously thinking about getting the same nakiri version. I absolutely love this knife and now it's a very shiny jewel on my magnetic knife block. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and sharp! *by D***H on 5 July 2021* I purchased this knife as a gift and it looks, feels and cuts just as described in the above reviews and description. It is gorgeous and sleek. Definitely a worthy purchase for chef's knife enthusiasts or fans of knives in general. ## Frequently Bought Together - Enso Chef's Knife - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto - 8" - Enso HD 7" Bunka Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel - Enso HD 5.5" Prep Knife - Made in Japan - VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Utility Knife --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/280795883-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered-damascus](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/280795883-chefs-knife-made-in-japan-hd-series-vg10-hammered-damascus) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*