HOT ! Honing Steel 10\" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Materials:

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  Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel


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  Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)


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  Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)


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  Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

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  HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)


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  Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel


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  Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag

Construction Details

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  Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)


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  Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets


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  Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)


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  End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance

Care Instructions

• Hand wash with warm water and mild soap


• Towel dry immediately after washing


• Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment


• Easy to sharpen at home when needed


• Store in protective sheath or knife block


• NSF Certified for professional kitchen use

Use Case Scenarios

• Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)


• Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs


• High-volume food preparation


• All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients


• Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools


• Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives