An Ode to Japanese Steel
A smaller chef’s knife for everyday chopping, slicing, and dicing. Easier to control than the classic, but just as versatile.
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Lifetime Warranty Against Defects
AUS-10 Steel
All Chop Styles
Rockwell 58±2
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An Ode to Japanese Steel
Get a Grip
The 6.5-inch AUS-10 Chef's Knife hits a sweet spot for home cooks who find a full 8-inch blade a bit unwieldy. The shorter blade gives you more control over delicate work — mincing shallots, breaking down smaller cuts of meat, or slicing fruit — while the AUS-10 high-carbon steel holds a keen edge longer than most entry-level knives. The gray handle offers a comfortable, balanced grip whether you prefer a pinch or handle grip.
If you often switch between tasks that call for different blade lengths, it's worth comparing this knife with the 8-inch AUS-10 Chef's Knife in Gray, which covers more surface area on larger vegetables and proteins. For detail work or peeling tasks that fall outside a chef's knife's range, pairing this blade with the 5-inch Serrated Knife in Gray rounds out a highly capable two-knife setup. Hand-wash and dry promptly to preserve the edge and finish.