Luxury isn’t meant to be desired - it’s meant to be attainable. The ZLINE Mark Estee 8 in. Professional Japanese Damascus Steel Chef Knife (KCKT-ME-JD) provides a professional culinary experience by pairing quality precision with a bold, signature style championed by renowned chef Mark Estee. Achieve ZLINE Attainable Luxury® excellence with a cutting-edge ergonomic knife design engineered to inspire your inner chef.

This product contains many unique features such as:

Professional Chef Inspired - Designed in tandem with California and Nevada restaurateur Mark Estee, whose professional tenure spans nearly 30 years leading culinary teams nationwide
Cutting-Edge Quality - Effortlessly chop, slice, and dice all of your ingredients with this versatile 8-inch knife that’s engineered with corrosion, stain, and scratch-resistant materials
Precision Blade - The 2.0 mm thick double-bevel blade is sharpened with modern innovation to create a 9-13° angle on both sides, providing razor-sharp cuts
Cut With Confidence - Chef Estee works tirelessly to empower chefs and communities by connecting people back to their food — this knife brings that passion to your fingertips
Strong Edge Retention - Experience built-to-last blade retention with a 60+ Rockwell Hardness rating, providing exceptional performance with every use
Japanese Honbazuke Honing - Using the traditional Japanese Honbazuke honing method, the blade is meticulously sharpened with a multi-step process over 60 days
Damascus Steel Composition - This full tang blade is forged of 45-layer Japanese Damascus steel that is strengthened with nickel and liquid nitrogen for hand-crafted reliability
G10 Durable Handle - A triple-riveted handle is composed of G10, a durable woven epoxy reinforced with premier fiberglass designed to withstand continuous high-impact action
Ergonomic Handle - A perfectly shaped handle with a tapered bolster provides a comfortable and stable grip for precise handling
Easy Care - Keep your knife in pristine condition by hand washing and drying after each use; while ZLINE knives are dishwasher-safe, hand-washing is far gentler on the steel
Gift Packaging - Carefully curated luxury packaging allows for the perfect gift unboxing experience for special occasions
Limited Lifetime Warranty - Enjoy peace of mind knowing this professional chef knife is covered with a limited lifetime warranty

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