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HULCAN® Damascus Chef Knife, 8.3"

HULCAN® Damascus Chef Knife, 8.3"

67 layers of folded Damascus around a hard core for effortless cutting and long-lasting sharpness.

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Ultra-thin & razor-sharp
Resistant to high temperatures
67 layers
60 hardness
Full tang, hand finished
Suitable for all types of cooktops
60+ hardness

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Blade: 67-Layer Damascus Steel with 10Cr15CoMoV Core
Handle: Micarta
Steel: Damascus steel

Blade Length: 8.3 in (21 cm)
Blade Width: 2.0 in (5.0 cm)
Thickness: 0.07–0.08 in (1.8–2.0 mm)

Use and Care

Built To Last. Easy To Maintain.

A quality knife rewards proper care.

Follow these simple steps to keep your HULCAN performing at its best:

  • Hand wash after use
  • Dry immediately after cleaning
  • Use a wooden or plastic cutting board
  • Store safely on a magnetic strip, block, or sheath
  • Sharpen when needed to restore the edge

Shipping and Warranty

We offer easy shipping from a US warehouse within 2–5 business days. Learn more about our shipping policy here.

We accept returns and exchanges for up to 120 days. Learn more about our returns policy here.

All Hulcan products come with a lifetime warranty - we will replace any defective cookware with some exceptions regarding proper care and use. Learn more about our warranty policy here.

Reviews

Rating stars

Knife cuts anything it touches, really sharp blade. Also the knife is nicely balanced — Kevin

Rating stars

Feels reassuring in my hand. The small details matter once you have a whole dinner to chop. I like that the handle feels smooth where my fingers rest and I don't have to keep changing my grip. Good-feeling knife, and easy enough to clean once the prep is done! — Paige

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Absolutely in love with this knife! — Richard

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What's Included

The knife that does most of dinner. Onions, herbs, chicken, a pile of carrots. The 8.3 in (21 cm) blade has enough curve to rock through a chop and enough height to carry the lot to the pan. Try a ripe tomato without pressing and the skin parts under the weight of the blade. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Shorter and flatter than the chef knife, for cooks who chop straight down rather than rock. The 6.9 in (17.6 cm) edge meets the board along its whole length, so a cucumber comes off in thin, even rounds and an onion dices without sliding apart. The wide blade doubles as a scoop. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Too small a job for the chef knife, too big for the paring. A sandwich tomato, a lemon for drinks, a block of cheese, the fat off a chicken thigh. The 4.7 in (12 cm) blade is short enough to steer with your fingertips and long enough to finish a cut in one stroke. The one that never makes it back to the block. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

For the cuts you make off the board, in your hand. Peeling an apple, hulling strawberries, deveining shrimp, scoring the skin on a roast. The 3.2 in (8.3 cm) blade keeps your fingers close to the tip, where the control is. The smallest knife in the range, and the one you'll reach for more than you expect. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

A serrated 8.3 in (21 cm) edge that bites into a hard crust instead of skating across it, then moves through the soft middle without crushing it flat. Sourdough, baguette, a brioche that's still warm. The same serrations take tomatoes and citrus skin cleanly. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Damascus Chef Knife

Damascus Chef Knife

The one you reach for first

The knife that does most of dinner. Onions, herbs, chicken, a pile of carrots. The 8.3 in (21 cm) blade has enough curve to rock through a chop and enough height to carry the lot to the pan. Try a ripe tomato without pressing and the skin parts under the weight of the blade. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Damascus Santoku Knife

Damascus Santoku Knife

Straight down, clean through

Shorter and flatter than the chef knife, for cooks who chop straight down rather than rock. The 6.9 in (17.6 cm) edge meets the board along its whole length, so a cucumber comes off in thin, even rounds and an onion dices without sliding apart. The wide blade doubles as a scoop. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Damascus Utility Knife

Damascus Utility Knife

For everything in between

Too small a job for the chef knife, too big for the paring. A sandwich tomato, a lemon for drinks, a block of cheese, the fat off a chicken thigh. The 4.7 in (12 cm) blade is short enough to steer with your fingertips and long enough to finish a cut in one stroke. The one that never makes it back to the block. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Damascus Paring Knife

Damascus Paring Knife

For work done in the hand

For the cuts you make off the board, in your hand. Peeling an apple, hulling strawberries, deveining shrimp, scoring the skin on a roast. The 3.2 in (8.3 cm) blade keeps your fingers close to the tip, where the control is. The smallest knife in the range, and the one you'll reach for more than you expect. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Damascus Bread Knife

Damascus Bread Knife

Through the crust, not the crumb

A serrated 8.3 in (21 cm) edge that bites into a hard crust instead of skating across it, then moves through the soft middle without crushing it flat. Sourdough, baguette, a brioche that's still warm. The same serrations take tomatoes and citrus skin cleanly. 67 layers of Damascus on a Micarta handle

Features

Features

Precision Edge

X° blade is ground for a clean, controlled cut that glides through ingredients instead of forcing them apart. A sharper edge means cleaner slices, precision and better control.

Damascus Layers

Our knives feature 67 layers of Damascus steel. The layered construction creates a distinctive pattern while combining durability, edge retention, and the refined feel expected from premium kitchen knives.

Full Tang Construction

The steel extends through the entire handle, creating a stronger and more balanced knife.

The result is a natural grip, better control, and a more confident cutting experience.

High-carbon Steel Core

Built with a 60 HRC hardened steel core, HULCAN delivers the ideal balance of edge retention, durability, and everyday performance.

The blade stays sharp through daily cooking while remaining practical to maintain at home — strong enough to last, yet balanced enough to sharpen when needed.

Ergonomic Comfort

The balanced full-tang construction and comfortable handle design provide a secure grip, natural control, and effortless movement through every cut.

From quick meal preparation to longer cooking sessions, HULCAN is built to feel comfortable from the first slice to the last.

Lifetime Warranty

We build HULCAN to become the knife you rely on every day.

That is why every knife is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing and material defects.

Cook with confidence knowing your knife is supported for years of everyday use.

Made For Every Kitchen

Marco, Jan 2026
Marco, Jan 2026

Breaks down a full case of onions without a hot spot on my hand.

Lena, Mar 2026
Lena, Mar 2026

Thin behind the edge, so it goes through carrots instead of splitting them. That's the first thing I check in a chef knife.

Tomas, Dec 2025
Tomas, Dec 2025

Two weeks of service before I touched it with a stone. When I did, it came back quickly, hard steel, but not stubborn.

Priya, Feb 2026
Priya, Feb 2026

The balance sits right at the bolster. I can pinch-grip it through a long prep list and my wrist doesn't complain.

Owen, Nov 2025
Owen, Nov 2025

Clean slices through ripe tomatoes on the first pull, no sawing. The Damascus looks great but honestly the edge is why it stays on my board :)

Sofia, Apr 2026
Sofia, Apr 2026

Full tang, no wobble when I rock through herbs. Wash it by hand, dry it, done.

Daniel, Jan 2026
Daniel, Jan 2026

Knife length is perfect for me Long enough for a brisket, short enough for shallots 🔪

Ines, May 2026

Harder than my German knives, less fragile than my thin Japanese one. It sits right in the middle, which is what I wanted.

Hannah, Feb 2026
Hannah, Feb 2026

I cook from whole vegetables most days now. A sharp knife made the prep the easy part instead of the part I put off :)

Julia, Dec 2025
Julia, Dec 2025

Squash, sweet potatoes, cabbage — it goes through the hard ones without me leaning on it.

Mira, Mar 2026
Mira, Mar 2026

Bare steel, nothing painted on the blade. Absolutely in love with these knives!

Grace, Jan 2026
Grace, Jan 2026

Herbs stay green instead of bruising, because it slices rather than crushes.

Eliza, Apr 2026
Eliza, Apr 2026

Sunday meal prep is so much quicker now. Fewer, cleaner cuts 🥗

Nora, Nov 2025
Nora, Nov 2025

Light enough that I don't dread the chopping part of a big salad.

Leah, May 2026
Leah, May 2026

The pattern is gorgeous 😍 but what I notice every day is that it doesn't slip on onion skins.

Jake, Feb 2026
Jake, Feb 2026

Cutting up 5 lbs of chicken breast on Sundays used to be a chore, now it's child's play!

Chris, Dec 2025
Chris, Dec 2025

Portions come out even because the edge doesn't drag. Weighing everything is a lot faster.

Viktor, Mar 2026
Viktor, Mar 2026

Goes through steak without tearing. I cook the same meals every day, so the tool matters.

Sam, Jan 2026
Sam, Jan 2026

Holds its edge through a week of heavy prep. Few passes on the rod and it's back.

Aaron, Apr 2026
Aaron, Apr 2026

Full tang means no flex when I'm cutting through a whole pineapple.

Marius, Nov 2025
Marius, Nov 2025

Prepping up meals has never been easier, took me ages to cut up meat with other cheap kitchen knives.

Oven, Jan 2026
Oven, Jan 2026

The only knife that actually gets used now. Everyone reaches for it.

Sindy, Dec 2025
Sindy, Dec 2025

Bread, cheese and vegetables for the kids lunches, one knife handles all of it before school.

Karen, Mar 2026
Karen, Mar 2026

It glides instead of slipping, which makes me more comfortable when my teenager daughter is cooking:)

Michael, Feb 2026
Michael, Feb 2026

Bought it as a gift for my wife. She has since told me to order the paring knife too 😅

Emma, Apr 2026
Emma, Apr 2026

Easy to look after, warm water, a towel, and it goes back on the magnetic knife stand.

Anna, May 2026
Anna, May 2026

Carved the Christmas roast with it 🎄 Thin & even slices and nobody fought over the ends haha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damascus steel?
Is the pattern real or printed on?
What is the core steel?
What does 60 HRC mean? Why not harder?
How sharp is it out of the box?
How often do I need to sharpen it?
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Will it rust?
What cutting board should I use?
What shouldn't I cut with it?
What is the handle made of?
What does full tang mean?
Does it work for left-handed cooks?
Why does this cost less than other Damascus knives?
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Who is this not for?
What if I just don't like it?
  • 5 stars: 1475 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 273 (15%)
  • 3 stars: 28 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 4 (0%)
  • 1 star: 3 (0%)
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Alex O.

Good quality!

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Kevin J.

Knife cuts anything it touches, really sharp blade. Also the knife is nicely balanced

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Richard L.

Absolutely in love with this knife!

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Anonymous

Love these knifes, the best thing about them is the comfortable wooden handle:)

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Paige S.

Feels reassuring in my hand. The small details matter once you have a whole dinner to chop. I like that the handle feels smooth where my fingers rest and I don't have to keep changing my grip. Good-feeling knife, and easy enough to clean once the prep is done!

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Leah Y.

Smooth slicing, controlled chopping, happy with both!!

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Alexander W.

Glad I chose the patterned blade after comparing the photos!

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Christian L.

Carrot sticks are easy now. This is a handy knife for our usual vegetables! 👌

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Kathleen T.

Cutting onions are less of a chore now!

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Stephanie D.

No more mangled sandwich tomatoes. Started with the ripe tomatoes in the fruit bowl because those always gave the old blade trouble. Got proper slices instead of squashing them flat. The handle feels nice too, which I hadn't thought much about when I ordered the knife. This knife doesn't need sharpening yet on the food I've tried.

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Scott L.

The 5-knife set is perfect, each knife for every little task!

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William R.

Nice even pieces for tonight's meal. The handle is comfortable while portioning a batch!!

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Jack E.

Beautiful kitchen knife to receive. It's a nice gift for someone who enjoys cooking.

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Evelyn W.

Happy with my new knife! The knife is sharp enough that I take my time with it!

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Hiro W.

Very happy with the knife I was given. It's a nice gift for someone who enjoys cooking. 😊

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Eric N.

No awkward corners against my palm. Sharpness was why I started looking for a new knife, but the handle has been a nice surprise. I can chop the ingredients for a whole meal without constantly changing my grip. It just sits comfortably in my hand while I get on with dinner.

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Lawrence L.

Even thin apple slices stay tidy. I prepare fruit for a couple of lunches at a time. It's a simple job, but having a knife that feels easy to guide makes it nicer. Apples and pears have both cut well on our usual wooden board so far.

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Amber G.

Great knife, simple as that.

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Rachel A.

Nice knife for normal home cooking!!!!

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Dennis C.

Great kitchen knife for everyday vegetables.

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Miguel D.

Happy with it overall, though I hesitated over the cost.

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Pamela L.

Already finding lots of uses for this gift.

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Susan D.

Nice knife, simple care routine.

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Cynthia A.

Nice chef knife, with a tip position I need to watch more carefully. Larger slicing jobs have felt comfortable from the start. I've been getting more confident with each prep session.

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Joshua Q.

sunday dinner looked a little tidier.

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Riley N.

Really like the sharpness, but this won't replace my smaller prep tool.

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Joan S.

Nice carrot rounds without leaning on the blade. 👍

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Claire T.

Great grip and edge, with some new habits for keeping it in good condition. It's a useful purchase, but there is a little more ownership effort for me. The care guidance helped me think about looking after the blade properly.

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Carolyn A.

Usable, but the size doesn't suit my small cutting area. I should have measured before choosing a full-size chef knife.

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Jose B.

Pleased to find the small details as tidy as the blade. Mine feels nicely put together, especially around the handle. No movement or rough spots against my fingers while I'm chopping. I can't say how it will look years from now, but the knife has made a good impression during the meals I've prepared so far!!!

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Riley H.

10/10

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Joseph A.

No awkward grip changes needed during ordinary prep.

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Ronald M.

Pleased with the blade, would prefer less width through the handle.