Dalstrong Crixus Gladiator Series 8-inch Chef & Cleaver Knife

The Gladiator Series: Razor-Sharp Culinary Champions Dalstrong's Gladiator Series is inspired by the fierce warriors of ancient Rome, engineered to be your culinary champions. These knives are built tough and forged to be razor-sharp, ready for heavy-duty kitchen battles, slicing through any ingredient with ease.

Crixus: The Versatile Meat-Lover's Knife The 'Crixus' 8-inch chef knife is a specialty blade designed for meat lovers and BBQ enthusiasts. Part chef knife, part cleaver, this hybrid is the go-to tool for those who prep meat in large quantities. Its curved profile allows for clean, perfect slices through flesh, skin, and sinew, while the width and weighted front half let you chop like a cleaver for easy sectioning and portioning – making it the perfect butcher knife.

Poultry, beef, pork, wild game, and even fruits and veggies are no match for this versatile blade, engineered to perfection at 56+ Rockwell hardness and hand-polished to a satin finish. Carefully tapered for improved hardness, flexibility, and minimal slicing resistance, the tall blade height provides useful knuckle clearance. The knife is also National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified.

Mastering the Grip: A Minute to Learn, a Lifetime to Master Learning to safely handle your knife is key to precision and efficiency in the kitchen. The "hammer grip" is the simplest and most natural way to hold a knife, with all five fingers wrapped around the handle, making no contact with the blade. For more dexterity and control, consider the "pinch grip" – wrap your middle, pinky, and index finger around the handle, and place your bent index finger on one side of the blade, just ahead of the bolster, with your thumb on the other side, "pinching" the blade between your two fingers.

Easy Maintenance, Lasting Performance The Gladiator Series knives are easy to care for, with quick cleanup using soap and water. Let them air dry or gently wipe off excess water before storing safely in the included PerfectFit sheath, ideal for protecting your blade both at home and on the go.

To keep your knives at their best, learn how to use a whetstone to ensure they are always ready for any culinary challenge. Sharper knives are safer, as they slice rather than slip or tear.

Crafted for Culinary Champions Dalstrong designed the Gladiator Series to be the most dependable, high-performance knives on the market. This extensive collection of 107 styles features a traditional, full-bolster design and moderate blade thickness, engineered for the optimal balance between heft and durability.

Sourced from a trusted 100+-year-old German factory, the knives are made with XCR50MOV15 steel, renowned for its sharpness and durability in professional use. Razor-sharp and built like a gladiator, these culinary champions are ready to conquer any kitchen challenge.

Explore the full range of Dalstrong high-performance cooking tools, designed to elevate your culinary experience, whether you're a Michelin-starred chef, a home cook, a pit-master, or a food preparation professional. Outstanding craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, stunning design, and high-carbon materials – peak performance has never looked so good.

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